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

Refreshing ingredients like eucalyptus and hydrating spearmint wake up the skin, while coconut oil softens it. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

Peppermint and spearmint are the most common choices for reducing ant problems; however, catnip and other plants in the mint family can also be used as natural ant deterrents. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Mint Tea Mint tea is made by brewing spearmint or peppermint leaves in hot water. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

Popular wasp repellants include clove, geranium, and lavender essential oils, peppermint oil, and wasp-repellant plants such as spearmint and eucalyptus. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 June 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