thyme

noun

\ ˈtīm also ˈthīm

Definition of thyme

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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Check the use of zaatar, a thyme-heavy spice blend popular in Levantine cuisine. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Break bread at The Tilted Row in Bolton Hill," 3 July 2019 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme. 6. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, "July in the Garden," 28 June 2019 Owner Jody LaSalle points out the basil, rosemary, crawling rosemary, chives, Mojito mint, tarragon, garlic, parsley, dill and thyme. — Denise Coffey, courant.com, "Baking The Best For NE CT Farmers Markets," 10 June 2019 The Equi-Clean grooming wipes are formulated with smelling herbs, including aloe vera, chamomile, comfrey, lavender and thyme. — Alex Kushel, sun-sentinel.com, "Equestrian creates grooming wipes to keep horses clean on the go," 20 June 2019 Note the flourish of chive and thyme flowers scattered on the mound of pork belly. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, "Cane doubles the pleasures with chef-driven Caribbean cooking," 19 June 2019 Add onions, a good pinch of salt, pepper and bay leaf or thyme. — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, "The art of finishing sauces for fish," 5 June 2019 Discard thyme from reserved roasted vegetables and transfer half of them to large pot. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Creamy Corn Chowder," 21 Dec. 2018 Active: 25 minutes Total: 25 minutes 1 lb green beans, trimmed 2 Tbsp light whipped butter or light buttery spread 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp chopped garlic 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme1 tsp lemon juice 1. — Lisa Lillien, Redbook, "3 Simple, Flavorful Ways To Eat More Vegetables," 23 Oct. 2017

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thyme

noun

English Language Learners Definition of thyme

: a sweet-smelling herb with small leaves that is used in cooking

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thyme

noun

\ ˈtīm

Kids Definition of thyme

: a mint with tiny fragrant leaves used especially in cooking

thyme

noun

\ ˈtīm also ˈthīm\

Medical Definition of thyme

: 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