peppermint

noun

pep·​per·​mint ˈpe-pər-ˌmint 

-mənt,

 in rapid speech  ˈpep-mənt,

 or  -ᵊm-ənt

1

a

: a pungent and aromatic mint (Mentha piperita) with dark green lanceolate leaves and whorls of small pink flowers in spikes

b

: any of several mints (such as M. arvensis) that are related to the peppermint

2

: candy flavored with peppermint

pepperminty

ˈpe-pər-ˌmin-tē 

adjective

Illustration of peppermint

• peppermint 1a

Examples of peppermint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some teas that may improve your anxiety and stress symptoms include peppermint, lavender, and chamomile. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025

Sip herbal tea: Caffeine-free herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, or ginger can be calming and may reduce cravings without adding extra calories. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025

The pain balm contains anise, camphor, ginger and peppermint. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Most plants sold as peppermint are hybrids between spearmint and watermint and are labeled as Mentha x piperita. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for peppermint

• fingerprint
• overprint
• blueprint
• footprint
• imprint
• misprint
• newsprint
• nonprint
• preprint
• reprint
• clint
• dint

Kids Definition

peppermint

noun

pep·​per·​mint ˈpep-ər-ˌmint 

-mənt

1

: a mint with stalks of small usually pink flowers that is the source of an oil which is sharp in flavor and is used especially to flavor candies

2

: candy flavored with peppermint

Medical Definition

peppermint

noun

pep·​per·​mint -ˌmint, -mənt 

: a mint of the genus Mentha (M. piperita) with dark green leaves and spikes of small pink flowers from which an aromatic oil is obtained

pepperminty

ˈpep-ər-ˌmint-ē 

adjective