How to Use spearmint in a Sentence

spearmint

noun
  • And of course, there are vast fields of peppermint and spearmint for any needs.
    Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 22 June 2018
  • Sabio’s mint juleps are made with Bulleit Rye and Persian spearmint grown in Sunol.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2017
  • Includes rich red fruit mid palate and a dark licorice finish with a hint of spearmint.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 10 May 2021
  • Traces of lemon verbena and spearmint pop up on the finish.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 5 June 2021
  • So minty on the nose, with cedar, sandalwood, spearmint, and a savory grace note to the mountain berries.
    Brian Freedman, Forbes, 17 May 2021
  • The name is from the owners’ dual Irish and Lebanese heritages (clover shamrocks and spearmint).
    Linda Bladholm, miamiherald, 30 May 2017
  • Finishes with a burst of Wrigley’s spearmint and a dash of pepper, aka the chewing gum that should have been.
    Dan Dunn, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2020
  • This shampoo contains lemon rind, tea tree leaf, and spearmint leaf.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The result is crisp and green, thanks to ingredients like birch and spearmint leaves.
    Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2017
  • The first sip makes the tip of the tongue tingle as flavors of white pepper, spearmint, wetted slate and Meyer lemons fill the mouth.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 22 Dec. 2020
  • Plums and cherries mid palate and a soft, lingering finish with a hint of spearmint.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
  • Not spearmint gum, mind you, but a decidedly less palatable chunk of black-brown pitch, boiled down from the bark of the birch tree.
    Matt Simon, Wired, 17 Dec. 2019
  • Try Kentucky Colonel spearmint, which is the perfect blend of minty goodness with a sweet mild flavor.
    Cincinnati.com, 27 Apr. 2017
  • This pairs with Chareau, a new-ish liqueur made from aloe, melon, spearmint and cucumber, which tastes like how a spa feels.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Note: This is a good place to play with the different varieties of mint such as chocolate or spearmint.
    Nik Sharma, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2018
  • The finish is long with lingering spearmint notes and a touch of cinnamon.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 June 2021
  • Each refreshing sip of spearmint helps to soothe my stomach post-dinner, and the calming scent puts me at ease and ready for bed.
    Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Bat Magic comes in tea bag-like scent packs and contains peppermint and spearmint oils.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Take inspiration from the bright spearmint candy canes for this fun look.
    Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 15 Dec. 2022
  • It is warranted 22K gold in the spearmint color border.
    Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2022
  • There are refreshing top notes of grapefruit, yuzu and lemongrass, merged with a heart of rhubarb leaf, rose, spearmint, and a sweet base of vanilla.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 July 2022
  • The study found the most effective essential oils to get rid stink bugs are pure clove oil, lemongrass oil, spearmint oil, and ylang-ylang.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 7 July 2023
  • The lavender and spearmint scent is divine—and works as aromatherapy to enhance your mood and calm stress.
    Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 17 May 2023
  • Toss in a little coriander and spearmint for good measure.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 20 June 2020
  • Instead of one flavor of Pringles, one type of spearmint gum or one brand of cola, buy several.
    Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2022
  • The Polo Intense is one of our favorites for its woody-yet-refreshing vibe, made with notes of basil oil, spearmint, and clary sage oil.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Feb. 2022
  • Minty: These can be menthol-like (peppermint) or warm (spearmint).
    Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Gin is weird—the pine-tree quality of the juniper reads a little like spearmint, which is cool, but then the other botanicals tend to screw with the palate.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2021
  • Our craft service was five sticks of Wrigley’s spearmint gum spread out with Better Luck Tomorrow.
    Jeff Ewing, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2021
  • The white eggplant, protected from insects by basil and spearmint, can be eaten raw.
    Timothy O'Grady, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2019

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