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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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
Dr. Jordt said that the chemical had a cooling effect but not a minty odor or flavor, and that the health effects of the additive were unknown.
From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2023
La Colombe, which has 32 locations scattered across cities like New York, D.C. and Chicago, has a stellar selection of seasonal canned coffees, including this refreshingly minty, frothy winter wonder.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2022
It was terrifying, the idea that we could fall asleep girls, minty breathed and nightgowned, and wake to find ourselves wolves.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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