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

LoRusso also recommends pots for herbs that love to spread, like mint and spearmint, which if allowed to grow freely will extend throughout (and beyond) your garden bed. —Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 2 May 2026

Packages of Ice Breakers spearmint mints Mints are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on April 27, 2025 in San Diego, California. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 May 2026

Apple mint and pineapple mint tend to be less aggressive than peppermint and spearmint. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 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

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