lemon thyme

noun

: a thyme (Thymus citriodorus) having lemon-scented leaves used as a seasoning

also : its leaves

Examples of lemon thyme in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Made from fresh cranberry juice, cranberry concentrate, natural cranberry essence, sage, lemon thyme, sugar, and juniper berry, it can be sipped own over ice, in a spritz, or in a Cosmopolitan—but can also be drizzled over ice cream or a warm slice of pie. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

According to the official tasting notes, this gives the whiskey notes of ripe fruit, cider, coffee, lemon thyme, dark chocolate, and spiced berry compote. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024

For a cat-proof garden, grow plants with prickly stems and leaves, like squash, globe thistle, and sea holly, or plant strongly scented herbs, such as lemon thyme, Russian sage, rosemary, and rue. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024

Not as bold as lemon zest and definitely not as acidic as the juice from citrus, lemon thyme offers a delicate lemony complement to the rich undertones of thyme. —Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemon thyme

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
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• dinnertime
• guggenheim
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• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime