1
: any of a family (Lamiaceae synonym Labiatae, the mint family) of aromatic plants with a square stem and a 4-lobed ovary which produces four one-seeded nutlets in fruit
especially
: any of a genus (Mentha) of mints that have white, purple, or pink verticillate flowers with a nearly regular corolla and four equal stamens and that include some used in flavoring and cookery
2
: a confection flavored with mint
1
: a place where coins, medals, or tokens are made
2
: a place where something is manufactured
3
: a vast sum or amount
worth a mint
minted; minting; mints
1
: to make (coins or money) out of metal : coin
3
: to cause to attain an indicated status
newly minted doctors
minter
noun
: unmarred as if fresh from a mint
in mint condition
Synonyms
Examples of mint in a Sentence
Verb
coins that were minted before 1965
We mint coins out of copper.
Adjective
a mint baseball card that should be worth a lot to a collector
Recent Examples on the Web
The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
The dinner menu includes pumpkin curry ($18), crab fried rice ($24) and Laotian sausage ($12), a pork sausage served with mint, cilantro, ginger, cucumber and chiles.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
While the boys decided to wear classic tuxedos (Brooklyn opted for all white), Victoria kept to the mint green gown and Harper showed off her chic, champagne-colored dress.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Fruity-sweet watermelon, savory-nutty tahini, green chiles, pistachios, fresh mint, zingy lemon — this is a dream summer salad.
Get the recipe.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Also, those who like a strong mint taste should know this one is relatively mild.
—Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Fulfilling monthly orders from the Federal Reserve, the mint sorts and ships money off to destinations generally west of the Mississippi River.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2024
Much like a Mentos mint popped into a Coke bottle, the pressure is bubbling and potentially set to burst.
—Bychloe Berger, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 02 of 12 Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz
This recipe won't take long to prepare, with just three ingredients and a mint sprig for garnish.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
In mid-April, the reward miners get for minting new Bitcoin will be cut in half, from 6.25 bitcoin to 3.125.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The princes were co-rulers of the Duchy of Saxony, a region in the northern region of modern-day Germany, upon their father’s death, the museum said, and the coin was minted to honor their rule.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
All creations are minted as an NFT NFT 0.0% on the Polygon blockchain, while royalties are paid out automatically based on the use or sale of the content.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
According to stats from the money measuring site, whose database consists nearly entirely of coins from the years 1880s through 2024, pennies minted in 1943 and 1944 come in at No. 1 and No. 2 on the list.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
While plans to mint more coins have not been shared, those interested can sign up for email restock notifications on the U.S. Mint website.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
For example, in 2019, 60% of all coins minted were pennies, but by 2023 that figure fell to 39%—the steepest reduction among all U.S. coins.
—María Soledad Davila Calero, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
The fracking boom rippled throughout local economies and minted a new species of billionaire.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 11 Mar. 2024
Noun
Planting basil, lavender or mint around outdoor seating areas can help repel gnats.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
The dinner menu includes pumpkin curry ($18), crab fried rice ($24) and Laotian sausage ($12), a pork sausage served with mint, cilantro, ginger, cucumber and chiles.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
While the boys decided to wear classic tuxedos (Brooklyn opted for all white), Victoria kept to the mint green gown and Harper showed off her chic, champagne-colored dress.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Fruity-sweet watermelon, savory-nutty tahini, green chiles, pistachios, fresh mint, zingy lemon — this is a dream summer salad.
Get the recipe.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Also, those who like a strong mint taste should know this one is relatively mild.
—Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Fulfilling monthly orders from the Federal Reserve, the mint sorts and ships money off to destinations generally west of the Mississippi River.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2024
Much like a Mentos mint popped into a Coke bottle, the pressure is bubbling and potentially set to burst.
—Bychloe Berger, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 02 of 12 Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz
This recipe won't take long to prepare, with just three ingredients and a mint sprig for garnish.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
The majority of NFTs use the Ethereum blockchain to mint NFT much like an iPhone’s IOS is the underlying technology running your phone’s texts, mail, and social apps.
—Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
In mid-April, the reward miners get for minting new Bitcoin will be cut in half, from 6.25 bitcoin to 3.125.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The princes were co-rulers of the Duchy of Saxony, a region in the northern region of modern-day Germany, upon their father’s death, the museum said, and the coin was minted to honor their rule.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
All creations are minted as an NFT NFT 0.0% on the Polygon blockchain, while royalties are paid out automatically based on the use or sale of the content.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
According to stats from the money measuring site, whose database consists nearly entirely of coins from the years 1880s through 2024, pennies minted in 1943 and 1944 come in at No. 1 and No. 2 on the list.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
While plans to mint more coins have not been shared, those interested can sign up for email restock notifications on the U.S. Mint website.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
For example, in 2019, 60% of all coins minted were pennies, but by 2023 that figure fell to 39%—the steepest reduction among all U.S. coins.
—María Soledad Davila Calero, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
The fracking boom rippled throughout local economies and minted a new species of billionaire.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 11 Mar. 2024
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mint
1 of 3 noun1
: any of a family of herbs and shrubs (as basil or catnip) with square stems and opposite leaves
especially
: one (as peppermint or spearmint) that is fragrant and is the source of a flavoring oil
2
: a mint-flavored piece of candy
mint
2 of 3 noun1
: a place where coins, medals, and tokens are made
2
: a great amount
worth a mint
mint
3 of 3 verb
: to make (as coins) out of metal
minter
noun
Etymology
Noun
Old English minte "the herb mint," from Latin mentha, menta "mint"
Noun
Middle English mynt "coin, money," from Old English mynet (same meaning), from Latin moneta "coin, place where coins are made," from Moneta "a special name for the goddess Juno"; so called because the ancient Romans made coins at the temple of Juno Moneta — related to money see Word History at money
Medical Definition
mint
noun
: any of a family (Labiatae, the mint family) of aromatic plants with a square stem and a four-lobed ovary which produces four one-seeded nutlets in fruit
especially
: any of the genus Mentha
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