thyme

noun

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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Sprinkle top of roast with remaining onion soup mix, thyme sprigs, remaining onion mixture, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024 Add the tamari or soy, garlic and thyme and stir to combine. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 The white sings with rosemary and thyme while the rosso brings more bitter orange. Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Garnish with pear from a saucepan and a fresh thyme sprig. Reach Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com or Twitter @kirbylouisville. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thyme 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French time, thime, from Latin thymum, from Greek thymon, probably from thyein to make a burnt offering, sacrifice; akin to Latin fumus smoke — more at fume

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thyme was in the 14th century

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“Thyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thyme. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

thyme

noun
ˈtīm How to pronounce thyme (audio)
 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

Medical Definition

thyme

noun
ˈtīm also ˈthīm
: any of a genus (Thymus) of mints with small pungent aromatic leaves
especially : a garden herb (T. vulgaris) used in seasoning and formerly in medicine especially as a stimulant and carminative

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