Definition of peppermint in English:

peppermint

noun ˈpɛpəmɪntˈpɛpərˌmɪnt

1mass noun The aromatic leaves of a plant of the mint family, or an essential oil obtained from them, used as a flavouring in food.
as modifier peppermint creams
peppermint tea
Example sentencesExamples
- Stir in a few drops of peppermint essence, and all of the candy.
- A distinctly different flavouring is provided by crème de menthe or peppermint oil.
- And if your gut does start complaining, placate it with a cup of soothing mint or ginger tea or a capsule of peppermint oil.
- Menthol which possesses local anaesthetic and counterirritant qualities is a compound obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils or made synthetically.
- Add peppermint extract and two drops of food coloring.
- For relief in minutes, add 1 to 2 drops of peppermint essential oil to 4 to 6 ounces of water.
- Adding just a drop of peppermint essential oil will act as an emotional pick-me-up to dispel winter blues.
- The finish is similar to peppermint ice cream, only less sweet.
- The Christmas season features a plethora of dairy foods, from eggnog to peppermint ice cream to featured cheeses for entertaining.
- Her mom looked concerned as she put away a package of peppermint tea.
- They're rich in natural ingredients like moisturizing shea butter and avocado oil, invigorating peppermint and other essential oils.
- A simpler preparation for chai or peppermint tea also brought family and neighbours together.
- With ingredients like peppermint and jojoba essential oil, milk protein, and Shea butter, it is also good for your hair.
- For an extra kick, add a few drops of peppermint oil to the mixture.
- Dull a tension headache by massaging a few drops of peppermint essential oil into your temples.
- Studies show that inhaling peppermint essential oil throughout the day whenever your energy flags clears thinking and boosts productivity.
- Investigators have examined the pharmacokinetic parameters of menthol, the main component of peppermint oil.
- Add several splashes of peppermint extract or essential oil and a few drops of vanilla.
- Moroccan mint tea is a brisk blend of gunpowder green tea and peppermint leaves, while Earl Grey, a famous British tea, is made up of black tea leaves flavored with bergamot orange oil.
1. 1.1count noun A sweet flavoured with peppermint oil.
  she sucked on her peppermints
  Example sentencesExamples
  A trail of joined bud vases snakes through a pile of peppermint candies for this centerpiece idea.
  So I graduated to chocolate-dipped peppermint creams - so elegant that Mum would serve them with pride (mine and hers) with the coffee at the end of her dinner parties.
  These are hard peppermint candies with a chocolate filling.
  As you can see, these are all real glass ornaments, but they are cupcakes and peppermints and candy canes.
  The truck driver tells her the peppermints are nickel candy.
  I smoothed my dress and placed the peppermint stick back on the tree.
  I would not take exception to a member discreetly sucking a peppermint or a throat lozenge, but it should go no further than that.
  I was on my best behavior the whole time, licking my delicious peppermint stick.
  Crush the peppermint candy in a heavy plastic bag with a hammer or rolling pin.
  I made peppermint creams so often that in the end I couldn't help but get good at it.
  In our house, a pound of icing sugar made about seven peppermint creams.
  "See ya, " said Ian and wheeled the bike home, sucking peppermints.
  Or how he tastes like peppermints and sweet vodka at six-thirty on a Saturday morning.
  Suck on a piece of hard candy such as a peppermint stick.
  She is also the dispenser of sweets to the three accused with a packet of peppermints close to hand at all times.
  Hot chocolate with dissolved peppermints in it tastes great.
  That includes peppermint (keep the candy canes on the trees and out of your mouth), caffeine, garlic, onions, and such acidic foods as orange juice and tomatoes.
  The sky was icy blue and the chill wind made it feel like everyone in the whole world was sucking on a moon-sized peppermint every time we breathed in.
  It feels cool, like how a peppermint does when you suck on it.
2mass noun The cultivated Old World plant which yields peppermint leaves or oil.
Mentha × piperita, family Labiatae
Example sentencesExamples
- More seasonal and colourful plants such as cherry, Chinese flowering crabapple and pomegranate as well as some fragrant plants such as peppermint, thyme and rosemary dot the park.
- Suitable repellent oils are lavender, citronella, peppermint, lemongrass, cinnamon, thyme and basil.
- Aroma advocates claim that rosemary, peppermint, basil and jasmine scents, alone or in combination, may improve your mental alertness.
- Plant tea-making herbs, such as chamomile, peppermint, spearmint, and lemongrass.
- Menthol is a natural constituent of plants in the mint family, particularly peppermint and spearmint, although the aromatic oils of all the other mints contain it, as well.
3Australian Any of a number of trees or shrubs with peppermint-scented foliage.
a gum tree with leaves that yield an aromatic essential oil (genus Eucalyptus, family Myrtaceae).
a myrtle grown as an ornamental tree or shrub (genus Agonis, family Myrtaceae).
Example sentencesExamples
- Then mixed species appear of soft intoxicating peppermints, blackwoods, sassafras and blue gum.
- The smells of the peppermint groves, the sea and the sand dunes are almost palpable.

Derivatives

pepperminty

adjective

Do you detect an odour that is either pepperminty or musty?
Example sentencesExamples
- They also have a strong pepperminty smell when you crush the leaves!
- These are deposited by the bugs before they settle down to digest their meals, and have a sweet odour described as ‘pepperminty’ or ‘musty’.
- Somehow, she knew after a night of drinking, her breath would not be pepperminty nor doubleminty fresh.

Definition of peppermint in US English:

peppermint

nounˈpɛpərˌmɪntˈpepərˌmint

1The aromatic leaves of a plant of the mint family, or an essential oil obtained from them, used as a flavoring in food.
as modifier peppermint creams
peppermint tea
Example sentencesExamples
- A distinctly different flavouring is provided by crème de menthe or peppermint oil.
- The Christmas season features a plethora of dairy foods, from eggnog to peppermint ice cream to featured cheeses for entertaining.
- And if your gut does start complaining, placate it with a cup of soothing mint or ginger tea or a capsule of peppermint oil.
- Investigators have examined the pharmacokinetic parameters of menthol, the main component of peppermint oil.
- Add several splashes of peppermint extract or essential oil and a few drops of vanilla.
- Studies show that inhaling peppermint essential oil throughout the day whenever your energy flags clears thinking and boosts productivity.
- For an extra kick, add a few drops of peppermint oil to the mixture.
- Stir in a few drops of peppermint essence, and all of the candy.
- They're rich in natural ingredients like moisturizing shea butter and avocado oil, invigorating peppermint and other essential oils.
- With ingredients like peppermint and jojoba essential oil, milk protein, and Shea butter, it is also good for your hair.
- Add peppermint extract and two drops of food coloring.
- Adding just a drop of peppermint essential oil will act as an emotional pick-me-up to dispel winter blues.
- Moroccan mint tea is a brisk blend of gunpowder green tea and peppermint leaves, while Earl Grey, a famous British tea, is made up of black tea leaves flavored with bergamot orange oil.
- For relief in minutes, add 1 to 2 drops of peppermint essential oil to 4 to 6 ounces of water.
- Menthol which possesses local anaesthetic and counterirritant qualities is a compound obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils or made synthetically.
- A simpler preparation for chai or peppermint tea also brought family and neighbours together.
- Dull a tension headache by massaging a few drops of peppermint essential oil into your temples.
- Her mom looked concerned as she put away a package of peppermint tea.
- The finish is similar to peppermint ice cream, only less sweet.
1. 1.1 A candy flavored with peppermint oil.
  she sucked on her peppermints
  Example sentencesExamples
  She is also the dispenser of sweets to the three accused with a packet of peppermints close to hand at all times.
  Suck on a piece of hard candy such as a peppermint stick.
  Or how he tastes like peppermints and sweet vodka at six-thirty on a Saturday morning.
  I was on my best behavior the whole time, licking my delicious peppermint stick.
  A trail of joined bud vases snakes through a pile of peppermint candies for this centerpiece idea.
  "See ya, " said Ian and wheeled the bike home, sucking peppermints.
  The truck driver tells her the peppermints are nickel candy.
  I made peppermint creams so often that in the end I couldn't help but get good at it.
  Crush the peppermint candy in a heavy plastic bag with a hammer or rolling pin.
  So I graduated to chocolate-dipped peppermint creams - so elegant that Mum would serve them with pride (mine and hers) with the coffee at the end of her dinner parties.
  These are hard peppermint candies with a chocolate filling.
  I would not take exception to a member discreetly sucking a peppermint or a throat lozenge, but it should go no further than that.
  It feels cool, like how a peppermint does when you suck on it.
  That includes peppermint (keep the candy canes on the trees and out of your mouth), caffeine, garlic, onions, and such acidic foods as orange juice and tomatoes.
  As you can see, these are all real glass ornaments, but they are cupcakes and peppermints and candy canes.
  The sky was icy blue and the chill wind made it feel like everyone in the whole world was sucking on a moon-sized peppermint every time we breathed in.
  Hot chocolate with dissolved peppermints in it tastes great.
  In our house, a pound of icing sugar made about seven peppermint creams.
  I smoothed my dress and placed the peppermint stick back on the tree.
2The cultivated Old World plant which yields peppermint leaves or oil.
Mentha piperita, family Labiatae
Example sentencesExamples
- Suitable repellent oils are lavender, citronella, peppermint, lemongrass, cinnamon, thyme and basil.
- Aroma advocates claim that rosemary, peppermint, basil and jasmine scents, alone or in combination, may improve your mental alertness.
- Menthol is a natural constituent of plants in the mint family, particularly peppermint and spearmint, although the aromatic oils of all the other mints contain it, as well.
- More seasonal and colourful plants such as cherry, Chinese flowering crabapple and pomegranate as well as some fragrant plants such as peppermint, thyme and rosemary dot the park.
- Plant tea-making herbs, such as chamomile, peppermint, spearmint, and lemongrass.
3Australian Any of a number of trees or shrubs with peppermint-scented foliage.
a myrtle grown as an ornamental tree or shrub (genus Agonis, family Myrtaceae)
a gum tree with leaves that yield an aromatic essential oil (genus Eucalyptus, family Myrtaceae)
Example sentencesExamples
- The smells of the peppermint groves, the sea and the sand dunes are almost palpable.
- Then mixed species appear of soft intoxicating peppermints, blackwoods, sassafras and blue gum.

单词	peppermint
释义	Definition of peppermint in English: peppermint noun ˈpɛpəmɪntˈpɛpərˌmɪnt 1mass noun The aromatic leaves of a plant of the mint family, or an essential oil obtained from them, used as a flavouring in food. as modifier peppermint creams peppermint tea Example sentencesExamples Stir in a few drops of peppermint essence, and all of the candy. A distinctly different flavouring is provided by crème de menthe or peppermint oil. And if your gut does start complaining, placate it with a cup of soothing mint or ginger tea or a capsule of peppermint oil. Menthol which possesses local anaesthetic and counterirritant qualities is a compound obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils or made synthetically. Add peppermint extract and two drops of food coloring. For relief in minutes, add 1 to 2 drops of peppermint essential oil to 4 to 6 ounces of water. Adding just a drop of peppermint essential oil will act as an emotional pick-me-up to dispel winter blues. The finish is similar to peppermint ice cream, only less sweet. The Christmas season features a plethora of dairy foods, from eggnog to peppermint ice cream to featured cheeses for entertaining. Her mom looked concerned as she put away a package of peppermint tea. They're rich in natural ingredients like moisturizing shea butter and avocado oil, invigorating peppermint and other essential oils. A simpler preparation for chai or peppermint tea also brought family and neighbours together. With ingredients like peppermint and jojoba essential oil, milk protein, and Shea butter, it is also good for your hair. For an extra kick, add a few drops of peppermint oil to the mixture. Dull a tension headache by massaging a few drops of peppermint essential oil into your temples. Studies show that inhaling peppermint essential oil throughout the day whenever your energy flags clears thinking and boosts productivity. Investigators have examined the pharmacokinetic parameters of menthol, the main component of peppermint oil. Add several splashes of peppermint extract or essential oil and a few drops of vanilla. Moroccan mint tea is a brisk blend of gunpowder green tea and peppermint leaves, while Earl Grey, a famous British tea, is made up of black tea leaves flavored with bergamot orange oil. 1.1count noun A sweet flavoured with peppermint oil. she sucked on her peppermints Example sentencesExamples A trail of joined bud vases snakes through a pile of peppermint candies for this centerpiece idea. So I graduated to chocolate-dipped peppermint creams - so elegant that Mum would serve them with pride (mine and hers) with the coffee at the end of her dinner parties. These are hard peppermint candies with a chocolate filling. As you can see, these are all real glass ornaments, but they are cupcakes and peppermints and candy canes. The truck driver tells her the peppermints are nickel candy. I smoothed my dress and placed the peppermint stick back on the tree. I would not take exception to a member discreetly sucking a peppermint or a throat lozenge, but it should go no further than that. I was on my best behavior the whole time, licking my delicious peppermint stick. Crush the peppermint candy in a heavy plastic bag with a hammer or rolling pin. I made peppermint creams so often that in the end I couldn't help but get good at it. In our house, a pound of icing sugar made about seven peppermint creams. "See ya, " said Ian and wheeled the bike home, sucking peppermints. Or how he tastes like peppermints and sweet vodka at six-thirty on a Saturday morning. Suck on a piece of hard candy such as a peppermint stick. She is also the dispenser of sweets to the three accused with a packet of peppermints close to hand at all times. Hot chocolate with dissolved peppermints in it tastes great. That includes peppermint (keep the candy canes on the trees and out of your mouth), caffeine, garlic, onions, and such acidic foods as orange juice and tomatoes. The sky was icy blue and the chill wind made it feel like everyone in the whole world was sucking on a moon-sized peppermint every time we breathed in. It feels cool, like how a peppermint does when you suck on it. 2mass noun The cultivated Old World plant which yields peppermint leaves or oil. Mentha × piperita, family Labiatae Example sentencesExamples More seasonal and colourful plants such as cherry, Chinese flowering crabapple and pomegranate as well as some fragrant plants such as peppermint, thyme and rosemary dot the park. Suitable repellent oils are lavender, citronella, peppermint, lemongrass, cinnamon, thyme and basil. Aroma advocates claim that rosemary, peppermint, basil and jasmine scents, alone or in combination, may improve your mental alertness. Plant tea-making herbs, such as chamomile, peppermint, spearmint, and lemongrass. Menthol is a natural constituent of plants in the mint family, particularly peppermint and spearmint, although the aromatic oils of all the other mints contain it, as well. 3Australian Any of a number of trees or shrubs with peppermint-scented foliage. a gum tree with leaves that yield an aromatic essential oil (genus Eucalyptus, family Myrtaceae). a myrtle grown as an ornamental tree or shrub (genus Agonis, family Myrtaceae). Example sentencesExamples Then mixed species appear of soft intoxicating peppermints, blackwoods, sassafras and blue gum. The smells of the peppermint groves, the sea and the sand dunes are almost palpable. Derivatives pepperminty adjective Do you detect an odour that is either pepperminty or musty? Example sentencesExamples They also have a strong pepperminty smell when you crush the leaves! These are deposited by the bugs before they settle down to digest their meals, and have a sweet odour described as ‘pepperminty’ or ‘musty’. Somehow, she knew after a night of drinking, her breath would not be pepperminty nor doubleminty fresh. Definition of peppermint in US English: peppermint nounˈpɛpərˌmɪntˈpepərˌmint 1The aromatic leaves of a plant of the mint family, or an essential oil obtained from them, used as a flavoring in food. as modifier peppermint creams peppermint tea Example sentencesExamples A distinctly different flavouring is provided by crème de menthe or peppermint oil. The Christmas season features a plethora of dairy foods, from eggnog to peppermint ice cream to featured cheeses for entertaining. And if your gut does start complaining, placate it with a cup of soothing mint or ginger tea or a capsule of peppermint oil. Investigators have examined the pharmacokinetic parameters of menthol, the main component of peppermint oil. Add several splashes of peppermint extract or essential oil and a few drops of vanilla. Studies show that inhaling peppermint essential oil throughout the day whenever your energy flags clears thinking and boosts productivity. For an extra kick, add a few drops of peppermint oil to the mixture. Stir in a few drops of peppermint essence, and all of the candy. They're rich in natural ingredients like moisturizing shea butter and avocado oil, invigorating peppermint and other essential oils. With ingredients like peppermint and jojoba essential oil, milk protein, and Shea butter, it is also good for your hair. Add peppermint extract and two drops of food coloring. Adding just a drop of peppermint essential oil will act as an emotional pick-me-up to dispel winter blues. Moroccan mint tea is a brisk blend of gunpowder green tea and peppermint leaves, while Earl Grey, a famous British tea, is made up of black tea leaves flavored with bergamot orange oil. For relief in minutes, add 1 to 2 drops of peppermint essential oil to 4 to 6 ounces of water. Menthol which possesses local anaesthetic and counterirritant qualities is a compound obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils or made synthetically. A simpler preparation for chai or peppermint tea also brought family and neighbours together. Dull a tension headache by massaging a few drops of peppermint essential oil into your temples. Her mom looked concerned as she put away a package of peppermint tea. The finish is similar to peppermint ice cream, only less sweet. 1.1 A candy flavored with peppermint oil. she sucked on her peppermints Example sentencesExamples She is also the dispenser of sweets to the three accused with a packet of peppermints close to hand at all times. Suck on a piece of hard candy such as a peppermint stick. Or how he tastes like peppermints and sweet vodka at six-thirty on a Saturday morning. I was on my best behavior the whole time, licking my delicious peppermint stick. A trail of joined bud vases snakes through a pile of peppermint candies for this centerpiece idea. "See ya, " said Ian and wheeled the bike home, sucking peppermints. The truck driver tells her the peppermints are nickel candy. I made peppermint creams so often that in the end I couldn't help but get good at it. Crush the peppermint candy in a heavy plastic bag with a hammer or rolling pin. So I graduated to chocolate-dipped peppermint creams - so elegant that Mum would serve them with pride (mine and hers) with the coffee at the end of her dinner parties. These are hard peppermint candies with a chocolate filling. I would not take exception to a member discreetly sucking a peppermint or a throat lozenge, but it should go no further than that. It feels cool, like how a peppermint does when you suck on it. That includes peppermint (keep the candy canes on the trees and out of your mouth), caffeine, garlic, onions, and such acidic foods as orange juice and tomatoes. As you can see, these are all real glass ornaments, but they are cupcakes and peppermints and candy canes. The sky was icy blue and the chill wind made it feel like everyone in the whole world was sucking on a moon-sized peppermint every time we breathed in. Hot chocolate with dissolved peppermints in it tastes great. In our house, a pound of icing sugar made about seven peppermint creams. I smoothed my dress and placed the peppermint stick back on the tree. 2The cultivated Old World plant which yields peppermint leaves or oil. Mentha piperita, family Labiatae Example sentencesExamples Suitable repellent oils are lavender, citronella, peppermint, lemongrass, cinnamon, thyme and basil. Aroma advocates claim that rosemary, peppermint, basil and jasmine scents, alone or in combination, may improve your mental alertness. Menthol is a natural constituent of plants in the mint family, particularly peppermint and spearmint, although the aromatic oils of all the other mints contain it, as well. More seasonal and colourful plants such as cherry, Chinese flowering crabapple and pomegranate as well as some fragrant plants such as peppermint, thyme and rosemary dot the park. Plant tea-making herbs, such as chamomile, peppermint, spearmint, and lemongrass. 3Australian Any of a number of trees or shrubs with peppermint-scented foliage. a myrtle grown as an ornamental tree or shrub (genus Agonis, family Myrtaceae) a gum tree with leaves that yield an aromatic essential oil (genus Eucalyptus, family Myrtaceae) Example sentencesExamples The smells of the peppermint groves, the sea and the sand dunes are almost palpable. Then mixed species appear of soft intoxicating peppermints, blackwoods, sassafras and blue gum.
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