Peppermint (Noun)
Meaning 1
A candy flavored with peppermint oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The refreshing peppermint disc dissolved slowly in her mouth, releasing a cooling sensation on her tongue.
- She unwrapped a peppermint and popped it into her mouth, the familiar flavor immediately reviving her.
- The young boy's eyes lit up when he received a large peppermint from the candy jar at the front of the store.
- After dinner, her grandmother handed her a peppermint from her purse, a sweet treat to end the evening.
- The peppermint in her handbag had melted in the warmth, but she still sucked on it for the lingering flavor.
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Meaning 3
Herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mint tea is made by infusing peppermint leaves in hot water, and it's often enjoyed as a soothing digestive drink.
- The aroma of fresh peppermint fills the garden path, enticing visitors to stop and take a seat on the bench.
- To prepare the refreshing summer salad, the chef added a handful of chopped peppermint leaves to the mixture of fruits and greens.
- After a long, tiring day, Sarah enjoyed unwinding with a warm bath scented with peppermint essential oil.
- In the Victorian era, peppermint was used to flavor candies and desserts, as well as to settle the stomach after a large meal.