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

To start lemon balm from seed, direct sow seeds after the last frost or start seeds indoors in small pots 5 to 6 weeks before your last average frost date. —Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026

Top mood balance vitamin for kids This blend includes a child-appropriate blend of magnesium, L-theanine and lemon balm. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

It’s formulated with a blend of chaga, lion’s mane, cordyceps and reishi mushrooms, plus adaptogens lemon balm, passion flower, L-theanine, mucuna pruriens, ashwagandha, holy basil, magnolia bark and wild jujube. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026

The formula layers moisture magnets like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while botanical extracts—including rosehip, rosemary, thyme, and lemon balm—help keep skin feeling balanced and refreshed. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemon balm

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

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