menthol
noun
men·thol ˈmen-ˌthȯl 
-ˌthōl
1
: a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils and has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint
2
menthols plural : mentholated cigarettes
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Rich and fresh aromas of green apples, slight lime, salinity and flint with creamy, layered and well-balanced flavors that include some almonds mid palate and a stunning finish with slight menthol and fresh bread. 
Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Herbal character showing menthol and anise, then leading into cooked compote of strawberry and cherry pie in this 100% Sangiovese wine. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 3 June 2022 Cherrywood, tomato-stem and slight menthol and vegetal notes work well in this wine that went well with butter chicken and vegetables. cleveland, 15 May 2022 The Food and Drug Administration is reportedly preparing to deny authorization of Juul's tobacco- and menthol-flavored products, effectively forcing the e-cigarette giant out of the US market, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 June 2022 The agency’s ruling against Juul capped a nearly two-year review of data that the company had submitted to try to win authorization to continue selling its tobacco and menthol-flavored products in the United States. New York Times, 23 June 2022 The marketing denial order would follow a nearly two-year review of data presented by the vaping company, which sought authorization for its tobacco- and menthol-flavored products to stay on the U.S. market. Jennifer Maloney, WSJ, 22 June 2022 Clean and coherent delivery of red fruit midpalate and slight menthol on the finish. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Menthol 500mg CBD Salve will awaken the senses and help relieve pain and tension with a new, luxurious menthol and herbal fragrance. The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 See More
Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Herbal character showing menthol and anise, then leading into cooked compote of strawberry and cherry pie in this 100% Sangiovese wine. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 3 June 2022 Cherrywood, tomato-stem and slight menthol and vegetal notes work well in this wine that went well with butter chicken and vegetables. cleveland, 15 May 2022 The Food and Drug Administration is reportedly preparing to deny authorization of Juul's tobacco- and menthol-flavored products, effectively forcing the e-cigarette giant out of the US market, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 June 2022 The agency’s ruling against Juul capped a nearly two-year review of data that the company had submitted to try to win authorization to continue selling its tobacco and menthol-flavored products in the United States. New York Times, 23 June 2022 The marketing denial order would follow a nearly two-year review of data presented by the vaping company, which sought authorization for its tobacco- and menthol-flavored products to stay on the U.S. market. Jennifer Maloney, WSJ, 22 June 2022 Clean and coherent delivery of red fruit midpalate and slight menthol on the finish. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Menthol 500mg CBD Salve will awaken the senses and help relieve pain and tension with a new, luxurious menthol and herbal fragrance. The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
German, ultimately from Latin mentha mint
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
menthol
noun
men·thol ˈmen-ˌthȯl
: a white crystalline soothing substance from oils of mint
Medical Definition
menthol
noun
men·thol ˈmen-ˌthȯl -ˌthōl
-ˌthōl : a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils, has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint, and is used in flavoring and in medicine (as locally to relieve pain, itching, and nasal congestion)