pumpkin spicen.
/ˌpʌm(p)kɪn ˈspʌɪs/, U.S. /ˌpəm(p)k(ə)n ˈspaɪs/, /ˈpəm(p)k(ə)n ˌspaɪs/ North American.
A mixture of ground spices (typically including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves) originally used as an ingredient in pumpkin pie filling, and now added as a flavouring to a variety of food items; = pumpkin pie spice n. Also: a mixture of artificial ingredients designed to imitate the taste or smell of pumpkin spice.
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the world > food and drink > food > additive > spice > [noun] > other spices
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1931 News (Frederick, Maryland) 9 Oct. (Last ed.) 11/5 (advt.) ‘Tried-True’ Pumpkin Spice. One box enough for six large pies.
1935 Spirit Lake (Iowa) Beacon 24 Oct. 5/7 (advt.) Why not a mince meat pie or pumpkin pie with Pumpkin Spice. Oh Boy!
1988 M. Tanny Muscular Gourmet 192 Spiced orange rice... 1 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice..¾ teaspoon curry powder and pumpkin spice.
2019 E. Snowden Permanent Rec. xii. 120 As I approached the place, the smell of pumpkin spice got stronger.
Compounds
C1. General use as a modifier, designating food or drink flavoured with pumpkin spice, or products having a pumpkin spice scent; as in pumpkin spice cake, pumpkin spice candle, pumpkin spice cookie, etc.
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1934 Daily News-Times (Neenah-Menasha, Wisconsin) 26 Nov. 3/3 (advt.) Tuesday is the Day to place Your Thanksgiving order at the Dutch Oven Bakery. Rum Fruit Cakes, Pumpkin & Mince Pies, Pumpkin Spice Cakes.
1949 Tri-City Herald (Washington) 30 Sept. 3/1 The smart homemaker..won't overlook pumpkin as a cookie ingredient. It's so wonderfully nutritious... Pumpkin Spice Cookies. 3 cups sifted flour [etc.].
1988 Syracuse Univ. Mag. 5 38 The mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked pumpkin-spice muffins and apple fritters wafts through the air.
1995 Indiana (Pa.) Gaz. 18 Oct. 13/1 (advt.) In thee gourmet shoppe..Pumpkin Spice Coffee.
2004 J. DeVillers Surprise Sleepover xii. 90 My father's girlfriend loves pumpkin spice candles.
2011 Gettysburg (Pa.) Times 28 Mar. a6/2 Pumpkin Spice Soup, made from a family recipe.
C2.
pumpkin spice latte a sweet, milky coffee drink flavoured with pumpkin spice.Cf. pumpkin latte n. at pumpkin n. Compounds 2; pumpkin spice latte is the more usual term.
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the world > food and drink > drink > coffee > [noun] > coffee with milk or cream
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2003 Jrnl. & Courier (Lafayette, Indiana) 6 Oct. e1/1 J.L. Hufford Coffee and Tea Co. offers a seasonal drink for this week's Local Flavor. Pumpkin Spice Latte has been offered at the shop for about three years... It's a very popular drink.
2004 Business Wire (Nexis) 11 Nov. This holiday beverage trio is joined this year by the new Pumpkin Spice Latte, a delicious blend of pumpkin and traditional holiday spice flavors.
2021 @MedusaOusa 25 Sept. in twitter.com (accessed 17 Dec. 2021) The first leaf fell from my tree this morning. Time to put on my flannel shirt, boots with the fur and go get a..pumpkin spice latte.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2022).
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