mints
n. plural-only A2 Elementary US //ˈmɪnts// UK //mˈɪnts// mints
n. small, hard candies that taste like the mint plant. People often eat them to make their breath smell fresh.
n. small, flavoured sweets or lozenges containing peppermint or spearmint oil. Often consumed as a breath freshener or palate cleanser.
She always keeps a tin of mints in her car.
The restaurant provides free mints at the front desk for customers to take after their meal.
While some prefer chocolate-covered varieties, these strong peppermint mints are specifically designed to provide a cooling sensation and neutralise lingering food odours.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form when referring to the candies; the singular 'mint' refers to the flavour or the plant.