allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

1

: the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family

also : the allspice tree

2

: a mildly pungent and aromatic spice prepared from dried allspice berries

Examples of allspice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The batch cocktail is traditionally made with a base of apple cider and orange juice, then layered with spices including cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice, and spiked with whiskey. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024

Make Filling Add almonds, orange juice, honey, brandy, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice and process until finely mixed. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024

Add 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons allspice, and 2 teaspoons cardamom. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and cloves. —Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

1

: the berry of a West Indian tree related to the myrtle

2

: a spice made from dried allspice berries

Medical Definition

allspice

noun

all·​spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs 

: the berry of a West Indian tree of the genus Pimenta (P. dioica) of the myrtle family

also : the allspice tree