New dictionary words: Merriam-Webster adds fall favorite ‘pumpkin spice’ to dictionary!

byABC7 Chicago Digital Team Across From biscuits to cake, and of course lattes, pumpkin spice is everywhere and now. It’s even in the dictionary. Merriam-Webster tweeted about adding an entry for the seasonal staple. The dictionary defines “pumpkin spice” as “a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves often used in pumpkin pie.” Other new food additions feature dishes and spices from around the world such as biriya, pan mei, mojo, oat milk and vegan. Related | Oreo brings back the limited-edition fall flavor after a 5-year hiatus The Merriam-Webster…

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Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back at a higher price!

Even Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte isn’t immune to inflation. The fall favorite, which returns on Tuesday, is increasing in price, with a hot, oversized PSL costing customers between $5.45 and $5.95 depending on location — an increase of about 4% compared to 2021. This is in line with broader price increases at Starbucks and other chains, All of which led to a gradual increase in menu prices over the past year due to inflationary pressures. PSL, as it is often referred to, has been a popular item on the Starbucks…

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