thyme

noun

ˈtīm 

also

ˈthīm 

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

Examples of thyme in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From the world’s number one selling non-alcoholic spirit brand and the OG pioneer of the N/A movement, this botanical beauty captures the essence of an English garden—think fresh peas, a hint of hay, and a bouquet of herbs like spearmint, rosemary, and thyme. —Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

In a large bowl, combine crumbs, mushroom mixture, turkey, sausage, eggs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, thyme and a little pepper. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025

Reduce the heat further to low and continue simmering the thyme for 3 more minutes. —Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025

Fold in pineapple slices, pineapple chunks, cheese, and thyme until evenly coated. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025

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

Phrases Containing thyme

• lemon thyme

Rhymes for thyme

• chime
• chyme
• climb
• clime
• crime
• dime
• grime
• lime
• lyme
• mime
• prime
• rhyme

Kids Definition

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

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