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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Ah, fall: chilly evenings, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes on every street corner.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Since its 2003 launch, the PSL has taken on a life of its own, becoming a signal for fall both beloved and mocked and ushering in an era of pumpkin spice products, from trash bags to yogurt and even whiskey.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Disney tip: The beignets at New Orleans Square always include a seasonal variety — pumpkin spice in October, peppermint in December, etc.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2025
But the company offers a variety of other fun flavors, including birthday cake, fruity cereal, horchata, pumpkin spice, unsweetened, and an iced coffee variation that contains 60 milligrams of caffeine per serving—just slightly less than an espresso.
—Wired, Wired News, 8 July 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Since its 2003 launch, the PSL has taken on a life of its own, becoming a signal for fall both beloved and mocked and ushering in an era of pumpkin spice products, from trash bags to yogurt and even whiskey.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Disney tip: The beignets at New Orleans Square always include a seasonal variety — pumpkin spice in October, peppermint in December, etc.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2025
But the company offers a variety of other fun flavors, including birthday cake, fruity cereal, horchata, pumpkin spice, unsweetened, and an iced coffee variation that contains 60 milligrams of caffeine per serving—just slightly less than an espresso.
—Wired, Wired News, 8 July 2025
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“Pumpkin spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pumpkin%20spice. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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