noun
menthol
MEHN-thol
Menthol (noun) means a cooling, minty-smelling compound found in peppermint oil, used in medicines, chest rubs, and flavoured cigarettes. Example: “The cough drops contained menthol to soothe her throat.”
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A cooling, minty-smelling compound found in peppermint oil, used in medicines, chest rubs, and flavoured cigarettes.
"The cough drops contained menthol to soothe her throat."
"Menthol cigarettes were banned for sale in several countries."
How to use menthol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe cooling minty compound from peppermint, used in medicine and some cigarettes.
Common pairings
menthol cigarettes
menthol rub
menthol cough drops
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Word forms
- Plural
- menthols
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Etymology
From Latin mentha ("mint") plus the chemical suffix -ol.
Frequently asked questions
What does “menthol” mean?
The word “menthol” means a cooling, minty-smelling compound found in peppermint oil, used in medicines, chest rubs, and flavoured cigarettes. In plain terms, the cooling minty compound from peppermint, used in medicine and some cigarettes.
How do you pronounce “menthol”?
“Menthol” is pronounced MEHN-thol (/ˈmɛnθɒl/ in IPA).
How do you use “menthol” in a sentence?
Here is “menthol” used in a sentence: “The cough drops contained menthol to soothe her throat.”
What part of speech is “menthol”?
“Menthol” is a noun.
Where does the word “menthol” come from?
The word “menthol” comes from Latin. From Latin mentha ("mint") plus the chemical suffix -ol.
