mint candy

Thân thiện

A child unwraps a piece of mint candy.

Definition

Noun: A small, hard confectionery flavored with the essential oil of mint plants. It is typically consumed for its sweet taste and refreshing, cooling sensation.

Usage

Mint candy is a singular countable noun. Use "a mint candy" for one piece and "mint candies" for multiple pieces. It often refers to individually wrapped pieces.

Examples

• She offered me a mint candy after dinner.
• The bowl on the counter was filled with assorted mint candies.
• I always carry mint candy in my purse for fresh breath.

Advanced Usage

• As a category: The term can be used generically to refer to the type of candy, not just individual pieces.
  • Peppermint and spearmint are common flavors for mint candy.

Variants and Related Words

• Mint (noun): Can informally refer to a mint candy.
  • Would you like a mint?
• Breath mint (noun): A type of mint candy specifically intended to freshen breath.
• Peppermint candy (noun): A mint candy flavored specifically with peppermint oil.

Synonyms

• Peppermint
• Breath mint
• After-dinner mint (when served after a meal)

Notes

• Mint candy is distinct from mint, the herb plant (), although it is flavored by oils from that plant.
• It is also distinct from the monetary mint, a place where coins are manufactured.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a candy that is flavored with a mint oil

Từ đồng nghĩa

• mint