spearmint
noun
spear·mint
| \ ˈspir-ˌmint
, -mənt\
, -mənt\
Definition of spearmint
: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil
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Peppermint and spearmint are my favorites for all-purpose kitchen companions. — Jeanmarie Brownson, Twin Cities, "Refresh your summer cooking with versatile mint for grilled meats, salads and tea," 18 July 2019 Peppermint and spearmint are my favorites for all-purpose kitchen companions. — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Refresh your summer cooking with versatile mint for grilled meats, salads and tea," 5 July 2019 While peppermint and spearmint are the most familiar, herb gardeners can also grow the furry apple mint, orange mint, and the popular chocolate mint. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Fresh Mint That Won't Overrun Your Garden," 22 Aug. 2018 These brighter, spearmint green uniforms are so much easier on the eyes. 14. — Steven Ruiz, For The Win, "Every NFL team's best alternate uniform, ranked," 3 July 2018 And of course, there are vast fields of peppermint and spearmint for any needs. — Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, "‘Goat’ herb garden always within convenient kitchen reach," 22 June 2018 Cleansers crafted from herbs in the Lamiaceae family, including peppermint, spearmint, basil, sage, rosemary, and lavender, can be deeply detoxifying and nourishing for your scalp, thanks to their antibacterial properties. — Kari Molvar, Vogue, "The Supercharged Detox Ingredient That’s Missing From Your Shampoo," 14 June 2018 Thyme, spearmint, clove, geranium, and cinnamon oils can irritate the skin even in small amounts. — Philly.com, "Essential oils: Why 'natural' doesn't always mean safe," 22 May 2018 The scent is air-infused with violet-leaf, with spearmint oil that conveys invigorating spirit and energy. — Sunhee Grinnell, Vanities, "Scent Memo for Spring: Citrus," 8 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spearmint.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for spearmint
spearmint
noun
English Language Learners Definition of spearmint
: a plant that has a strong and pleasant flavor and smell and that is grown especially for its oil
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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
| \ ˈspir-ˌmint
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Kids Definition of spearmint
: a common mint used for flavoring
spearmint
noun
spear·mint
| \ ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt
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Medical Definition of spearmint
: a common herb of the genus Mentha (M. spicata) cultivated for use as a flavoring agent and especially for its aromatic oil
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