spearmint

noun
UK: /ˈspɪə.mɪnt/
US: /ˈspɪr.mɪnt/

  1. A plant with fragrant leaves that are used for flavouring.

    1. I added some spearmint to the tea to give it a fresh taste.
    2. The garden was filled with the refreshing aroma of spearmint and other herbs.

  2. A flavouring made from spearmint leaves, often used in sweets and drinks.

    1. Do you want spearmint gum after lunch to freshen your breath?
    2. The cool spearmint flavour was a welcome relief on a hot summer day.

Synonyms

mint
spearmint transitive-verb

  1. To add the flavour of spearmint to something.

    1. I will spearmint the lemonade so it tastes better.
    2. The chef decided to spearmint the sauce to create a unique and refreshing taste.
spearmint adjective

  1. Having the flavor or scent of spearmint.

    1. I love spearmint tea because it's refreshing and aromatic.
    2. The candle had a strong, spearmint scent that filled the entire room.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spearmint" in English means: A plant with fragrant leaves that are used for flavouring., A flavouring made from spearmint leaves, often used in sweets and drinks..

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

Synonyms for "spearmint": mint.

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