allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

1

: the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family

also : the allspice tree

2

: a mildly pungent and aromatic spice prepared from dried allspice berries

Examples of allspice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Down by the water in the afternoon, the warm breeze carries the enticing aroma of allspice. —Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025

Offering aromas of lemon peel, yellow poppy and a hint of allspice, this is medium-bodied, has very good persistence and a clean finish. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

Add the ginger and allspice to a 2 cup jar, along with the cabbage, carrots, mango and cilantro. —Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025

Aromas of more cherry, currant, thyme and allspice. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for allspice

• advice
• concise
• device
• entice
• excise
• fordyce
• precise
• suffice
• dice
• feis
• gneiss
• grice

Kids Definition

allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

1

: the berry of a West Indian tree related to the myrtle

2

: a spice made from dried allspice berries

Medical Definition

allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

: the berry of a West Indian tree of the genus Pimenta (P. dioica) of the myrtle family

also : the allspice tree