mint

noun
UK: /mɪnt/
US: /mɪnt/

  1. A plant with fragrant leaves, often used to flavor food and drinks.

    1. I added some mint to my tea to give it a fresh taste. [ ] [ ]
    2. The garden is full of mint, which spreads very quickly if you're not careful. [ ] [ ]

  2. A type of sweet that tastes of mint.

    1. Would you like a mint after your meal to freshen your breath? [ ] [ ]
    2. He always carries a packet of mints in his pocket, just in case. [ ] [ ]

  3. A place where coins are made by the government.

    1. The Royal Mint produces all the coins for the UK. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1942. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

spearmint peppermint fresh
mint verb

  1. To produce coins by stamping metal.

    1. The Royal Mint is going to mint a new coin. [ ] [ ]
    2. That country decided to mint more coins to alleviate the currency shortage. [ ] [ ]
mint adjective

  1. In perfect condition; like new.

    1. His car is in mint condition despite its age. [ ] [ ]
    2. She kept the antique doll in mint condition by storing it carefully. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mint" in English means: A plant with fragrant leaves, often used to flavor food and drinks., A type of sweet that tastes of mint., A place where coins are made by the government..

The phonetic transcription of "mint" is /mɪnt/ in British English and /mɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mint": spearmint, peppermint, fresh.

Example usage of "mint": "I added some mint to my tea to give it a fresh taste.". More examples on the page.