minty
1 Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of minty1
First recorded in 1875–80; mint 1 + -y 1
Origin of minty2
First recorded in 1965–70; perhaps special use of minty 1
Example Sentences
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Then there was Choc-O-Mint, a satisfying chocolate hard candy with a minty accent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
We all think we know how to brush our teeth - a scrub morning and night, a rinse with water and maybe a minty mouthwash for good measure.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
Those who appreciate the minty mushy peas will wish for more than the small dollop provided; ditto the housemade tartar sauce.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023
L.A. will ban many businesses from selling tobacco products that come in sweet, spicy and minty flavors under restrictions backed by the City Council.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2023
I could still taste the sweet and minty sekanjabin.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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