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 of the most popular include lavender, tea tree, peppermint and lemon oils, per Johns Hopkins. —Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024

Other species also carry strong scents that may help in this garden effort, including peppermint geranium (P. tomentosum). —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024

Our favorite Colorado Botanicals product is the brand’s 750 mg Broad Spectrum CBD Oil, which contains 25mg of CBD per serving and comes unflavored or in a delicious peppermint flavor. —Cbd Scout, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

According to the Original Cream Puffs website, the cream puff has debuted different flavors such as strawberry cream, latte cream, cocoa cream, pumpkin spice cream and peppermint cream puff. —Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024

These drops taste great too— lightly sweetened with organic stevia and infused with peppermint and lavender to promote relaxation. —Nick Mourtoupalas, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024

The formula combines the all-natural ingredients of methanol, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and sweet almond oil. —Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024

But different types of tea also have unique health benefits – like black tea for a caffeine boost, green tea for plentiful antioxidants or peppermint tea for nausea. —Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024

Rosemary oil—the ingredient known to promote hair growth—is key here, plus biotin, peppermint and tea tree oils which help relieve scalp irritation, reduce flakiness, and enhance hair's manageability. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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