spearmint

noun

spear·​mint ˈspir-ˌmint 

-mənt

: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil

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Examples of spearmint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Use spearmint tea to make ice cubes that can keep beverages cool while adding a kick of minty flavor. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025

The bottle spells out that the room spritz is made with lemon myrtle and spearmint oils. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025

From Courtney Cox’s home brand, this scent uses a space-cleansing blend of Chinese eucalyptus oil, spearmint, black tea, Texan white cedarwood, and dried Indian papyrus. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025

Mint Tea Mint tea is made by brewing spearmint or peppermint leaves in hot water. —Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spearmint

• endearment

Kids Definition

spearmint

noun

spear·​mint -ˌmint 

-mənt

: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil

Medical Definition

spearmint

noun

spear·​mint ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt 

: a common herb of the genus Mentha (M. spicata) cultivated for use as a flavoring agent and especially for its aromatic oil