spearmint

noun

spear·​mint ˈspir-ˌmint 

-mənt

: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil

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Examples of spearmint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Below, shop my top picks from its summer clothing arrivals, including pieces in a new spearmint green shade that will add a vibrant pop of color to my wardrobe this season. —Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025

The duo includes Summer Haze, a sweet floral blend, and Under the Trees (seen here) which is a refreshing mix of cucumber, cool spearmint, and earthy cedarwood. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 June 2025

Bright, medium yellow; delicate aromas of hay and spearmint. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

Mentha spicata is the classic garden mint or spearmint widely used in a range of dishes—from sweet to savory. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spearmint

• endearment

Kids Definition

spearmint

noun

spear·​mint -ˌmint 

-mənt

: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil

Medical Definition

spearmint

noun

spear·​mint ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt 

: a common herb of the genus Mentha (M. spicata) cultivated for use as a flavoring agent and especially for its aromatic oil