lemon balm

noun

: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves

also : its leaves

Examples of lemon balm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sea Buckthorn, a signature Scottish botanical, mint, and lemon balm add a refreshing, herbaceous character. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

It is blended with rosemary leaf, Ceylon cinnamon bark, lemon balm, rose centifolia petals, and vitamin B6. —Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, borage, edible ginger, lemon balm, oregano, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram and thyme. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025

Hiyo, with its unique blend of functional ingredients, including ashwagandha, L-theanine, lion’s mane, lemon balm, passion flower, and ginger, and refreshing flavors, fits seamlessly into this trend, offering consumers a sophisticated alternative for social occasions. —Douglas Yu, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemon balm

• diatom
• intercom
• aplomb
• balaam
• cocom
• embalm
• islam
• pogrom
• salaam
• sitcom
• bom
• bomb

Medical Definition

lemon balm

noun

: a bushy perennial Old World mint of the genus Melissa (M. officinalis) often cultivated for its fragrant lemon-flavored leaves and tops that have been used to make a diaphoretic tea