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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I had underestimated his lyricism, but I didn’t realize my mistake until the peppermints and Shar-Peis began exiting the picture.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 23, 2019
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
They were peppermints, and Ishmael popped one in his mouth, then strapped his radio onto his back and pulled himself into a standing position.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
