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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There’s no garlic powder here—just salt, pepper, cayenne, thyme, and paprika.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Add the thyme, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and cook for 1 minute, until the thyme is fragrant.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
At Pasta Masters, Poli has opted to serve a sweet corn agnolotti, complete with chanterelle mushrooms, dashi butter, thyme, and French Perigord truffles.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Discard the thyme and bay leaf and season to taste with black pepper.
—Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Add the thyme, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and cook for 1 minute, until the thyme is fragrant.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
At Pasta Masters, Poli has opted to serve a sweet corn agnolotti, complete with chanterelle mushrooms, dashi butter, thyme, and French Perigord truffles.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Discard the thyme and bay leaf and season to taste with black pepper.
—Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Thyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thyme. Accessed 14 Sep. 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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