pumpkin spice
noun
variants
or less commonly pumpkin pie spice
: a mixture of usually cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and often allspice that is commonly used in pumpkin pie
Pumpkin spice is everywhere, and at this point you simply give in to the pounds you'll potentially gain from all the glorious spreads during the holidays.—
Chris Scott
Chris ScottBy mixing in a few simple ingredients with pumpkin—think vanilla yogurt, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and a sprinkling of graham cracker—you create a velvety pumpkin pie experience in a matter of seconds.—Erika Chayes Wida
—often used before another nounErika Chayes WidaIt's that time of year again—holiday decorations festoon the lampposts and store windows, the smell of pumpkin spice lattes pervades the air, and the chill of winter has settled in …—Lee Hutchinson
Lee HutchinsonWith sweet potato pie, the same pumpkin pie spice blend … is used along with the pre-baked crust.—WSOCTV.com
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Just like pumpkin spice signals fall and holiday pie in the holidays, the McRib has carved its niche as a seasonal staple.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
There are so many things to love about fall, like pumpkin spice lattes and cozy loungewear, but dry air is not one of them.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Swap pumpkin spice lattes for an oaked Chardonnay (and cheeses to pair) and kick back around a glowing fire.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
The scent of pumpkin spice lattes is in the air and leaves are falling, even here in Southern California.
—Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
There are so many things to love about fall, like pumpkin spice lattes and cozy loungewear, but dry air is not one of them.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Swap pumpkin spice lattes for an oaked Chardonnay (and cheeses to pair) and kick back around a glowing fire.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
The scent of pumpkin spice lattes is in the air and leaves are falling, even here in Southern California.
—Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Pumpkin spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pumpkin%20spice. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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