How to Use menthol in a Sentence

menthol

noun
  • Their strong scent and menthol content can help keep these creepy crawlies away.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Crisp and creamy mouthful with slight menthol and guavas on the finish.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • Earthy, menthol notes are apparent in the nose and stay the course across the palate.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
  • There are some hints of apple and plum as well, with just a bit of menthol on the finish.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
  • They’re threaded through a rice ball framed by shiso leaves, lending a green scent and hint of menthol.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2018
  • This is due to the inclusion of tea tree oil, menthol and lavender oil.
    — Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Savory nose, but on the palate, cherry all the way with a little menthol.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Infused with menthol, these drops work quickly to numb the throat and open nasal passages.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
  • This minty, menthol-like fragrance can make your home smell clean and inviting, but mice tend to steer clear of it.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
  • On the finish, there is a bit of oak and tannin, leather, baking spice, and a splash of menthol.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The same logic must be applied to the ban on menthol cigarettes.
    — Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
  • The menthol ban would not cover the sale of menthol e-cigarettes.
    — David A. Fahrenthold, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2023
  • There’s also a bit of anise and menthol on the finish, which lingers for a while before fading away.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Little menthol comes through along with a hint of spice (winery says blackcurrant).
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022
  • Herbaceous and orange notes midpalate and slight menthol on the finish.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
  • The only two flavors customers will be able to buy are tobacco and menthol.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 17 Sep. 2019
  • Bright, medium deep garnet; aromas of menthol, black cherry and a hint of junper.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The plan to eliminate menthol cigarettes has been years in the making.
    — David A. Fahrenthold, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Side by side on the bar was his pack of menthol Marlboros and a Visa to keep the highballs coming.
    — Kevin Spear, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Fruit flavors make up another 25% and menthol and mint account for the rest.
    — Jeff Green, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2019
  • My favorite part about this Gage conditioner is the fresh menthol.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2022
  • According to Gillette, the foamy menthol shave cream is still in production.
    — Atlanta Life, ajc, 1 Apr. 2017
  • These whiskies contributed notes of vanilla, butterscotch, spice, and hints of tea leaves and menthol.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The whiskey is sweet and herbal, featuring honey, vanilla, caramel, seasoned oak, menthol, and mint.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Clean and coherent delivery of red fruit midpalate and slight menthol on the finish.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
  • Studies show that flavors and coolants such as menthol are attractive to younger users, leading more of them to use these products.
    — Bradley Van Paridon, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2024
  • The tingling sensation and menthol aroma is a nice wake-up bonus for those who shampoo in the early morning hours.
    — Jessica Prince Erlich, The Cut, 30 June 2017
  • Avoid giving your baby cough medicine, menthol rubs, or putting a wedge under the crib mattress as this can cause more damage to your newborn.
    — Jennifer White, Parents, 1 July 2024
  • More than half of kids who smoke use menthol cigarettes, according to the CDC.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
  • More than half of kids who smoke choose menthol cigarettes, according to the CDC.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024

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