mint
word
/ˈmɪnt/
mint
/mˈɪnt/
mint
Definition
"Mint" can mean a fragrant green herb used in food and drinks, or a place where coins are made. It can also refer to something in perfect or new condition ('mint condition').
Usage & Nuances
"Mint" as a noun is most often 'the herb' or 'coin factory.' The phrase 'in mint condition' is informal and means like new, especially for collectibles. Not to be confused with 'mint' as a flavor, which refers to the taste of the herb.
Spanish: menta - casa de monedaPortuguese (BR): hortelã - casa da moedaPortuguese (PT): hortelã - casa da moedaChinese (Simplified): 薄荷 - 铸币厂Chinese (Traditional): 薄荷 - 鑄幣廠Hindi: पुदीना - टकसालArabic: نعناع - دار السكBengali: পুদিনা - টাকাশুদ্ধকারখানাRussian: мята - монетный дворJapanese: ミント - 造幣局Vietnamese: bạc hà - xưởng đúc tiềnKorean: 민트 - 조폐국Turkish: nane - darphaneUrdu: پودینہ - سکہ سازی کا کارخانہIndonesian: daun mint - tempat pencetakan uang
Example Sentences
This old car is still in mint condition.
natural
They visited the ancient Roman mint during the tour.
natural
I always keep some mint gum in my bag.
natural
She added fresh mint to the tea.
basic
The coins were made at the mint.
basic
He likes mint ice cream.
basic