pumpkin spice
English
Etymology
So named because it is the mixture of spices traditionally used for pumpkin pie.
Noun
pumpkin spice (countable and uncountable, plural pumpkin spices)
- A spice blend that includes cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, dried ginger, and cloves.
Synonyms
- pumpkin pie spice
Derived terms
- PSL
Translations
spice blend
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Further reading
- “Is it sus that Merriam-Webster just added pumpkin spice?” by Elizabeth Blair, published by NPR (2022-09-07)