pumpkin spice

[ puhmp-kin spahys, puhng-kin ]

noun

1. Also called pumpkin pie spice. a mixture of spices used especially in American baking, usually including cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice:

   The recipe called for two teaspoons of pumpkin spice.

adjective

1. relating to, flavored or scented with, or evocative of a mixture of spices usually including cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, and sometimes also including pumpkin flavoring:

   Our pumpkin spice steamed milk is a fall favorite.

   Autumn's a great time for burning pumpkin spice candles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pumpkin spice¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

It’s already pre-seasoned with pumpkin spice, taking the guesswork out of seasoning.

From Salon

The scent of pumpkin spice lattes is in the air and leaves are falling, even here in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

This is also where we get the typical "pumpkin spice" from.

From Salon

No, that does not include pumpkin spice lattes.

From Los Angeles Times

The café is currently getting through about six one-litre bottles of its homemade pumpkin spice syrup every week.

From BBC