pepperminty

Like candy canes

Pepperminty describes something having the flavor, scent, or cooling quality of peppermint: The tea had a pepperminty freshness.

The word is informal and often suggests a pleasant, refreshing sensation rather than intense mint flavor: Her breath was pepperminty from the gum.

freshness

breath

Air taken in

dental · oral · hygiene · clean · antiseptic · rinse · gargle · freshening · deodorizing · cleansing

cooling

tingle

Slight stinging sensation

  • chillCold sensation or relaxation
  • bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
  • crispFirm and breakable

cool · icy · frosty · refreshing · numbing · sharp · bite · zingy · brisk · cold

herbal

mint

Aromatic culinary herb

botanical · garden · leaf · sprig · dried · oil · aromatherapy · medicinal · soothing · digestive

flavor

candy

Sugary edible treats

  • gumSticky plant secretion
  • lozengeMedicated tablet for sucking
  • teaSteeped leaf beverage

syrup · extract · confection · chocolate · mocha · schnapps · liqueur · bark · patty · sweetness

Opposites
flavor profile

peppermintycinnamon

Aromatic bark spice

spicy · gingery · savory · garlicky · smoky

sensory temperature effect

peppermintywarming

Increasing in temperature

hot · fiery · burning · peppery · heated

flavor/taste profile

peppermintycinnamony

Tasting of warm bark spice

spicy · gingery · earthy · smoky · savory

Phrases
Family

peppermint, peppermints

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G