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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Breakfast items include a pumpkin loaf, pumpkin spice croissant bread pudding, and assorted desserts such as pumpkin cake, chai cider panna cotta, orange cardamom cake, banana butterscotch torte, and maple pumpkin bourbon cookies.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
JLo embraced pumpkin spice dressing in a Gucci sweater set.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
Jamba has several pumpkin smoothies available through Halloween including Pumpkin Pie Crunch, made with pumpkin spice base, agave, granola and coconut whip.
M&Ms: Facing a last-minute candy shortage?
—Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Infusing your favorite drinks with fall flavors like cinnamon, clove, or even a bit of pumpkin spice can give a timeless recipe a fun seasonal spin.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
JLo embraced pumpkin spice dressing in a Gucci sweater set.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
Jamba has several pumpkin smoothies available through Halloween including Pumpkin Pie Crunch, made with pumpkin spice base, agave, granola and coconut whip.
M&Ms: Facing a last-minute candy shortage?
—Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Infusing your favorite drinks with fall flavors like cinnamon, clove, or even a bit of pumpkin spice can give a timeless recipe a fun seasonal spin.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Pumpkin spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pumpkin%20spice. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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