1
: any of a genus (Thymus) of Eurasian mints with small pungent aromatic leaves
especially
: a Mediterranean garden herb (T. vulgaris)
2
: thyme leaves used as a seasoning
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Made with 13 botanicals, including rosemary, thyme, cumin and ginger, this is very flavorful with great complexity and elegance, along with a clean, well rounded finish.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Hennigan likes to display an assortment of herbs from her local garden center, including basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, tarragon, and mint.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
The sample menu starts at 250 pounds a person with a taste of an oyster vichyssoise that uses imperial gold caviar, buttermilk and dill; scallops from the Isle of Skye with pumpkin, nori, and pine créme, and a Cornish turbot made with morteau sausage, thyme, black garlic and yellow wine.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Infuse with Herbs & Spices: For herbal infusions, try adding rosemary, thyme, or basil to your sauce.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Hennigan likes to display an assortment of herbs from her local garden center, including basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, tarragon, and mint.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
The sample menu starts at 250 pounds a person with a taste of an oyster vichyssoise that uses imperial gold caviar, buttermilk and dill; scallops from the Isle of Skye with pumpkin, nori, and pine créme, and a Cornish turbot made with morteau sausage, thyme, black garlic and yellow wine.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Infuse with Herbs & Spices: For herbal infusions, try adding rosemary, thyme, or basil to your sauce.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for thyme
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“Thyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thyme. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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thyme
noun
ˈtīm 
also ˈthīm
1
: any of a genus of Eurasian mints with small fragrant leaves
especially
: one grown for use in seasoning food
2
: thyme leaves used as a seasoning
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