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

Choose from packs of mint or spearmint. — ABC News, 20 June 2026

Make spearmint tea by steeping fresh or dried spearmint leaves in hot water. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 June 2026

Growing peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm, and basil in your garden or in pots may encourage the wasps to go elsewhere. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026

Additionally, spearmint is very cold-hardy and makes a wonderful ingredient for herbal tea. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 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