peppermint
noun
an herb, Mentha piperita, of the mint family, cultivated for its aromatic, pungent oil.
peppermints
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pluralof peppermint.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He texted Kelly, asking if she had peppermints to try to curb the discomfort.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 20, 2020
He buys Rice Krispies bars for the kids and keeps peppermints on hand for sore throats and upset tummies.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 3, 2016
I took handfuls of Dum Dum pops, peppermints, butterscotch and those strawberry candies with the gooey middle that grandmothers always have.
From Salon ● Jan. 5, 2013
She arms them with peppermints to ward off wooziness.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2011
We suck on peppermints as I brush her soft blond hair back behind her ear.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
