How to Use peppermint in a Sentence
peppermint
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And there the moon-bird rests from his flight To cool in the peppermint wind.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2022
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And of course, there are vast fields of peppermint and spearmint for any needs.
—Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 22 June 2018
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Plus, the outside of the jar looks like peppermint candy.
—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2022
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For larger plants, soak rags in the peppermint oil and place them around and in the branches.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
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Some claim that the smell of peppermint and clove oil repel mice.
—Beth Kaufman, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2021
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Then cozy up by the fire pit to roast s'mores and drink peppermint schnapps hot chocolate.
—Leena Kim, Town & Country, 7 Nov. 2022
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Lyons said of the hot drink that features a blend of green and peppermint tea mixed with lemon juice and honey.
—Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 7 Feb. 2020
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There’s a pile of 100 caramels and one peppermint patty.
—Laura Feiveson, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2020
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And then there's the pickle breath, which cannot be vanquished with just the little peppermint that comes with the slush.
—Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022
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Flat on one side, glossy white and domed on the other, like a tempting peppermint.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021
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For me, that’s a hot-fudge sundae with peppermint-stick ice cream.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2019
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Take a cold bath or shower and use peppermint soap or body scrub.
—oregonlive, 5 June 2020
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Below, a few items from Saks Fifth Avenue that are sure to help put the peppermint back in your step.
—Vogue, 12 Nov. 2018
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Pair with a pumpkin velouté soup or with peppermint crisp ice cream dessert.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023
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Star notes in the blend include chamomile, lavender, peppermint, and much more.
—Bianca Rodriguez, Country Living, 19 May 2022
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Many, like peppermint and/or cedar oil, have not gotten the EPA’s seal of approval.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 30 June 2023
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Many are made with menthol, peppermint oil, CBD, and arginine to bring the tingles and warmth.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and Junior Mints.
—Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2022
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Cons The minty cooling effect from the peppermint oil may leave your lips feeling too cold in the winter months.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
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The brewery makes this Milk Stout with chocolate and peppermint.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2020
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Here’s a peppermint, now go listen to some of your music CDs.
—Georgia Garvey, chicagotribune.com, 23 Nov. 2020
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This lotion smells citrusy, with a dash of peppermint added in there.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022
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Ah, 'tis the season for eggnog lattes and peppermint mochas!
—Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 25 Dec. 2019
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Bat Magic comes in tea bag-like scent packs and contains peppermint and spearmint oils.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2020
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Keep in Mind This body wash contains tea tree oil and peppermint, which can cause your skin to feel tingly after use.
—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024
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Away from the shoppers with their peppermint lattes oblivious to the dark red abyss at their feet.
—Jay Kirk, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
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For Winifred—the leader of the pack—order a grande green tea Frappuccino with a pump of peppermint and a pump of white mocha syrup.
—Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 21 Sep. 2020
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Their frozen lineup skews more to modern tastes with dulce de leche, sea salt caramel, and peppermint bark.
—Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 12 July 2018
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Cookies and cream is a classic, but this would also be a great way to use up chocolate or peppermint cookies, or even spiced gingerbread.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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The brand also has a Detoxifying Body Oil that’s formulated with extracts like rosemary oil, grapefruit oil, and peppermint oil that are designed to be used with the tool.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
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