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

Herbal Teas Herbal teas, like peppermint, ginger, and chamomile, are inherently caffeine-free. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2026

The formula of this serum is made up of nourishing ingredients that pack a punch with aiding in hydration, hair growth, scalp health, and strengthening, like biotin and rosemary, mint, jojoba, peppermint, and coconut essential oils. —Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026

Bantu’s roll-on oils are small enough to travel with and come in soothing blends like lavender, peppermint, citrus, and fresh herbal scents. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026

Save them for coating marshmallows, making peppermint bark, and molding candies. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026

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