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

Landing somewhere between a lip oil and a balm, Noto uses deeply nourishing ingredients like rosehip seed oil, olive oil and peppermint and spearmint oils to achieve a barely there sheen and burst of fresh. —Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

They are also deterred by the scent of eucalyptus, marigold, geranium, and spearmint plants. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026

There’s no added fragrance, but a blend of spearmint, peppermint, and eucalyptus oils brings a subtle, fresh scent that gently wakes up skin. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026

At the same time, the rye component adds pepper, anise, and spearmint. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026

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