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mint
(mɪnt)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense mints, present participle minting, past tense, past participle minted
1. uncountable noun
Mint is a herb with fresh-tasting leaves.
Garnish with mint sprigs.
2. countable noun
A mint is a sweet with a peppermint flavour. Some people suck mints in order to make their breath smell fresher.
3. countable noun [usually singular]
The mint is the place where the official coins of a country are made.
In 1965 the mint stopped putting silver in dimes.
4. verb
To mint coins or medals means to make them in a mint.
...the right to mint coins. [VERB noun]
...its collection of locally minted Saxon coins. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: make, produce, strike, cast More Synonyms of mint
minting uncountable noun
...the minting of new gold coins.
5. singular noun
If you say that someone makes a mint, you mean that they make a very large amount of money.
[informal] Everybody thinks I'm making a mint.
They were worth a mint.
Synonyms: fortune, million, bomb [British, slang], pile [informal] More Synonyms of mint
6.
See in mint condition
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mint in British English 1
(mɪnt)
noun
1.
any N temperate plant of the genus Mentha, having aromatic leaves and spikes of small typically mauve flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates). The leaves of some species are used for seasoning and flavouring
See also peppermint, spearmint, horsemint, water mint2. stone mint
3.
a sweet flavoured with mint
Derived forms
minty (ˈminty) adjective
Word origin
Old English minte, from Latin mentha, from Greek minthē; compare Old High German minzamint in British English 2
(mɪnt)
noun
1.
a place where money is coined by governmental authority
2.
a very large amount of money
we made a mint from the deal
adjective
3.
(of coins, postage stamps, etc) in perfect condition as issued
4. British informal
excellent; impressive
5. in mint condition
verb
6.
to make (coins) by stamping metal
7. (transitive)
to invent (esp phrases or words)
Derived forms
minter (ˈminter) noun
Word origin
Old English mynet coin, from Latin monēta money, mint, from the temple of Juno Monēta, used as a mint in ancient Romemint in American English 1
(mɪnt)
noun
1.
a.
a place where money is coined by authority of the government
b. [M-]
a government bureau in charge of this
2.
an apparently unlimited supply; large amount
a mint of ideas
3. Informal
a large amount of money; fortune
4.
a source of manufacture or invention
adjective
5.
new or in its original condition, as if freshly minted
a postage stamp in mint condition
verb transitive
6.
to coin (money) by stamping metal
7.
to invent or create; fabricate
Derived forms
minter (ˈminter) noun
Word origin
ME mynt < OE mynet, coin, akin to OHG munizza < Gmc *munita < L moneta, place for coining money < Moneta, epithet of Juno, in whose temple at Rome money was coinedmint in American English 2
(mɪnt)
noun
1.
any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, esp. any of a genus (Mentha) whose leaves are used for flavoring and in medicine
2.
any of various candies flavored with mint
adjective
3.
designating a family (Lamiaceae, order Lamiales) of dicotyledonous plants with fragrant foliage, volatile oil, and square stems, including spearmint, peppermint, basil, and bergamot
Word origin
ME mynte < OE minte, akin to OHG minza < WGmc *minta < L menta < or akin to Gr minthaImage ofmint
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herb, sauceIn other languagesmint
British English: mint /mɪnt/ NOUN
place where coins are made The mint is the place where the official coins of a country are made.
It's amazing how many different coins the mint makes in a year.
- American English: mint coins
- Arabic: دَارُ الضَّربِ
- Brazilian Portuguese: casa da moeda
- Chinese: 造币厂
- Croatian: kovnica novca
- Czech: mincovna
- Danish: mønt
- Dutch: munt
- European Spanish: casa de la moneda
- Finnish: rahapaja
- French: hôtel des monnaies
- German: Münzamt
- Greek: νομισματοκοπείο
- Italian: zecca
- Japanese: 貨幣鋳造所 coins
- Korean: 화폐 주조소
- Norwegian: myntverk
- Polish: mennica monety
- European Portuguese: casa da moeda
- Romanian: monetărie
- Russian: монетный двор
- Latin American Spanish: casa de la moneda
- Swedish: myntverk
- Thai: โรงกษาปณ์
- Turkish: darphane
- Ukrainian: монетний двір
- Vietnamese: xưởng đúc tiền
British English: mint /mɪnt/ NOUN
herb Mint is a fresh-tasting herb.
The lamb was served with mint.
- American English: mint herb
- Arabic: نَعْنَّاع
- Brazilian Portuguese: menta
- Chinese: 薄荷
- Croatian: metvica
- Czech: máta
- Danish: mynte
- Dutch: munt
- European Spanish: menta
- Finnish: minttu
- French: menthe
- German: Minze
- Greek: μέντα
- Italian: menta
- Japanese: ミント herb/sweet
- Korean: 박하
- Norwegian: mynte
- Polish: mięta
- European Portuguese: menta
- Romanian: mentă
- Russian: мята
- Latin American Spanish: menta
- Swedish: mynta
- Thai: ใบสะระแหน่
- Turkish: nane bitki/şeker
- Ukrainian: м'ята
- Vietnamese: bạc hà
British English: mint VERB
To mint coins or medals means to make them in a mint.
...the right to mint coins.
- American English: mint
- Brazilian Portuguese: cunhar
- Chinese: 铸造
- European Spanish: acuñar
- French: battre
- German: prägen
- Italian: battere
- Japanese: 鋳造する
- Korean: 주조하다
- European Portuguese: cunhar
- Latin American Spanish: acuñar
Chinese translation of 'mint'
mint
(mɪnt)
n
- (u) (= plant)
薄荷
(bòhe) - (u) (= sweet)
薄荷糖
(bòhe táng) - the (Royal) Mint, (US) the Mint
(英国(國)皇家)铸(鑄)币(幣)局，(美国(國))铸(鑄)币(幣)局
((Yīngguó huángjiā) zhùbìjú, (Měiguó) zhùbìjú)
vt
- [coins]
铸(鑄)造
(zhùzào)in mint condition状(狀)况(況)完好
(zhuàngkuàng wánhǎo)
1 (verb)
Definition
to make coins by stamping metal
the right to mint coins
Synonyms
make
produce They now make cars at two plants in Europe.
strike
For this revelation he was struck blind by the goddess Hera.
cast
stamp
punch
After punching him on the chin, she hit him over the head.
coin
2 (verb)
Definition
to invent or create
The book comprises a lexicon of freshly minted descriptions.
Synonyms
invent
He invented the first electric clock.
produce
The company produces circuitry for communications systems.
fashion
The desk was fashioned out of oak.
make up
construct
The boxes should be constructed from rough-sawn timber.
coin
The phrase `cosmic ray' was coined by R. A. Millikan in 1925.
devise
We devised a scheme to help him.
forge
They agreed to forge closer economic ties.
fabricate
All four claim that the evidence against them is fabricated.
think up
(noun)
Definition
a very large amount of money
They were worth a mint.
Synonyms
fortune
Eating out all the time costs a fortune.
million
bomb (British, slang)
pile (informal)
He made a pile in various business ventures.
packet (slang)
You could save yourself a packet.
bundle (slang)
He gathered the bundles of clothing into his arms.
heap (informal)
top dollar (informal)
King's ransom
top whack (informal)
(adjective)
a set of Victorian stamps in mint condition
Synonyms
perfect
The car is in perfect condition.
excellent
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
first-class
brand-new
fresh
unmarked
undamaged
unblemished
his unblemished reputation as a man of honour and principle
untarnished
Her reputation abroad has remained largely untarnished.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bundle
Definition
a number of things or a quantity of material gathered or loosely bound together
He gathered the bundles of clothing into his arms.
Synonyms
bunch,
group,
collection,
mass,
pile,
quantity,
stack,
bolt,
roll,
heap,
rick,
batch,
accumulation,
assortment,
armful
in the sense of coin
Definition
to make or stamp (coins)
Synonyms
mint,
mouldin the sense of coin
Definition
to invent (a new word or phrase)
The phrase `cosmic ray' was coined by R. A. Millikan in 1925.
Synonyms
invent,
create,
make up,
frame,
forge,
conceive,
originate,
formulate,
fabricate,
think up
Synonyms of 'mint'
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in the sense of construct
Definition
to build or put together
The boxes should be constructed from rough-sawn timber.
Synonyms
build,
make,
form,
create,
design,
raise,
establish,
set up,
fashion,
shape,
engineer,
frame,
manufacture,
put up,
assemble,
put together,
erect,
fabricatein the sense of devise
Definition
to work out (something) in one's mind
We devised a scheme to help him.
Synonyms
work out,
plan,
form,
design,
imagine,
frame,
arrange,
plot,
construct,
invent,
conceive,
formulate,
contrive,
dream up,
concoct,
think up
in the sense of excellent
Definition
exceptionally good
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
Synonyms
outstanding,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
prime,
capital,
noted,
choice,
champion,
cool (informal),
select,
brilliant,
very good,
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
mean (slang),
superb,
distinguished,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
superior,
sterling,
worthy,
first-class,
marvellous,
exceptional,
terrific (informal),
splendid,
notable,
mega (slang),
topping (British, slang),
sovereign,
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
admirable,
exemplary,
wicked (slang),
first-rate,
def (slang),
superlative,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
nang (British, slang),
pre-eminent,
meritorious,
estimable,
tiptop,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang),
bakgat (South Africa)
in the sense of fabricate
Definition
to invent a story or lie
All four claim that the evidence against them is fabricated.
Synonyms
make up,
invent,
concoct,
falsify,
form,
coin,
devise,
forge,
fake,
feign,
trump up
in the sense of fashion
Definition
to form, make, or shape
The desk was fashioned out of oak.
Synonyms
make,
shape,
cast,
construct,
work,
form,
create,
design,
manufacture,
forge,
mould,
contrive,
fabricatein the sense of forge
Definition
to create (an alliance, relationship, etc.)
They agreed to forge closer economic ties.
Synonyms
form,
build,
create,
establish,
set up,
fashion,
shape,
frame,
construct,
invent,
devise,
mould,
contrive,
fabricate,
hammer out,
make,
workin the sense of packet
Definition
a large sum of money
You could save yourself a packet.
Synonyms
a fortune,
lot(s),
pot(s) (informal),
a bomb (British, slang),
a pile (informal),
big money,
a bundle (slang),
big bucks (informal, US),
a small fortune,
top dollar (informal),
a mint,
a wad (US, Canadian, slang),
megabucks (US, Canadian, slang),
an arm and a leg (informal),
a bob or two (British, informal),
a tidy sum (informal),
a king's ransom (informal),
a pretty penny (informal),
top whack (informal)
in the sense of pile
Definition
a large amount
He made a pile in various business ventures.
Synonyms
fortune,
bomb (British, slang),
pot,
packet (slang),
mint,
big money,
wad (US, Canadian, slang),
big bucks (informal, US),
top dollar (informal),
megabucks (US, Canadian, slang),
tidy sum (informal),
pretty penny (informal),
top whack (informal)
in the sense of produce
Definition
to make
The company produces circuitry for communications systems.
Synonyms
make,
build,
create,
develop,
turn out,
manufacture,
construct,
invent,
assemble,
put together,
originate,
fabricate,
mass-produce
in the sense of punch
Definition
to strike at with a clenched fist
After punching him on the chin, she hit him over the head.
Synonyms
hit,
strike,
box,
smash,
belt (informal),
slam,
plug (slang),
bash (informal),
sock (slang, old-fashioned),
clout (informal),
slug (old-fashioned),
swipe (informal),
biff (rare),
bop (informal),
wallop (informal),
pummelAdditional synonyms
in the sense of strike
Definition
to change into (a different state)
For this revelation he was struck blind by the goddess Hera.
Synonyms
make,
render,
cause to become,
leavein the sense of unblemished
Definition
not spoiled or tarnished
his unblemished reputation as a man of honour and principle
Synonyms
spotless,
immaculate,
impeccable,
perfect,
pure,
unsullied,
untarnishedin the sense of untarnished
Her reputation abroad has remained largely untarnished.
Synonyms
unstained,
immaculate,
impeccable,
spotless,
clean,
pure,
glowing,
squeaky-clean,
unblemished,
unsullied,
unimpeachable,
unsoiled,
unspotted,
bright,
polished,
shining,
burnished