peppermint

noun

pep·​per·​mint ˈpe-pər-ˌmint How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
-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 adjective

Illustration of peppermint

Illustration of peppermint
  • peppermint 1a

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Using natural ingredients including peppermint leaf, guarana seed, and green tea extract, these weight management gummies are designed to support your metabolism capabilities and fight against weight gain. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023 Salted macadamia nuts add richness to the lean batter and, along with the sea salt, help to tame the sweetness of white chocolate and peppermint into a holiday treat everyone can love. Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2022 Three of the brand's limited-edition flavors — mango, peppermint, and pumpkin spice — are sold out, so don't wait until eager shoppers inevitably scoop up the rest of the flavors, too. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2022 Essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, and castor oil increase blood flow to the scalp, while argan oil hydrates and softens. Jasmine Washington, seventeen.com, 13 May 2023 Here are some options to consider in reducing the itch: · Aloe vera · Witch hazel · Apple cider vinegar There are some essential oils that might provide relief, such as peppermint, chamomile, or eucalyptus. Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023 Gabriella Caputo, a sales coordinator at an art gallery in New York City, had made a vegan peppermint mocha chocolate cake for her office’s bake-off, hoping to impress skeptics and take the top prize. Ray A. Smith, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2022 Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Pros Can be used as a dry shampoo alternative Helps with itchiness Cons King recommends this scalp treatment, which contains both rosemary and peppermint oils, both of which have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Lindy Segal, harpersbazaar.com, 18 Apr. 2023 Put your sniffer to the test with this silly game, which features all sorts of holiday scents like peppermint, pine, nutmeg, and more. Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 30 Nov. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of peppermint was in 1696

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Cite this Entry

“Peppermint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppermint. Accessed 9 Jun. 2023.

Kids Definition

peppermint

noun
pep·​per·​mint ˈpep-ər-ˌmint How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
-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 How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
: 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 adjective

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