allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

1

: the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family

also : the allspice tree

2

: a mildly pungent and aromatic spice prepared from dried allspice berries

Examples of allspice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The finish is long and satisfying, layering cinnamon-vanilla frosting and candied orange with waves of sweet oak and a lingering touch of allspice, according to a news release. —Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025

Together, along with allspice and ginger, these form the backbone of the pumpkin-spice mix. —Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025

For its kick-off, Darling will serve drinks such as the Bonny Melon, with pisco, strawberry gin, hazelnut-miso orgeat, and bonny melon, and Eggplant, made up of rum, allspice, roasted eggplant, toasted coconut cream, pineapple and lime. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025

Pumpkin spice contains a mix of spices, typically cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and sometimes allspice, according to Allrecipes and Food & Wine. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for allspice

• advice
• concise
• device
• entice
• excise
• fordyce
• precise
• suffice
• dice
• feis
• gneiss
• grice

Kids Definition

allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

1

: the berry of a West Indian tree related to the myrtle

2

: a spice made from dried allspice berries

Medical Definition

allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

: the berry of a West Indian tree of the genus Pimenta (P. dioica) of the myrtle family

also : the allspice tree