noun
peppermint
PEH-puh-mihnt
noun
1
A strong-flavored mint plant, or the sharp, cooling flavoring made from it.
"She added a few drops of peppermint oil to the tea."
2
A candy flavored with peppermint.
"He unwrapped a peppermint after dinner to freshen his breath."
How to Use Peppermint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sharp, cooling minty flavor, or candy/plants flavored with it.
Common pairings
peppermint tea
peppermint candy
peppermint oil
Word Forms
peppermints plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “peppermint”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She added a few drops of _____ oil to the tea.
Etymology
From pepper + mint, describing its sharp, peppery bite.