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

This one comes with flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves mixed with vanilla notes. —Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024

Sign up Put the allspice and bay leaves into a dry pan and toast them for 1-2 minutes, until the bay leaves have blistered. —The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Sep. 2024

Following are some brief tasting notes on the six wines: 2022 – Bright red berries, blackberry, and allspice with crisp acidity and a long elegant finish. —Liz Thach, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

The midnight revolver, meanwhile, is the perfect way to warm up during a bone-chilling winter’s night with its bourbon, allspice, and cinnamon bark smoke. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Sep. 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