1. candies flavored with peppermint oil, typically hard and white with red stripes
2. peppermint plants or their leaves used for flavoring

Examples

• She offered peppermints to freshen everyone’s breath after dinner.
• The candy dish was filled with red and white striped peppermints.
• He always kept peppermints in his pocket for after meals.
• The restaurant gave out complimentary peppermints with the check.
• Fresh peppermints from the garden made excellent tea.
• The old-fashioned candy store sold handmade peppermints.
• She crushed dried peppermints to use as a natural flavoring.