thyme

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\ 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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Recent Examples on the Web Remove and discard thyme sprigs, bay leaf and garlic cloves. — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Lettuce, chestnuts, cheese, and thyme sprigs can be prepared 2 to 3 days ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. — Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2022 Garnish with the thyme sprigs, if using, before serving family-style with additional crusty bread, sandwich rolls or potatoes and mustard, if using. — Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2022 Good companions for cabbage include thyme, dill, chamomile, sage, and onions. — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022 The gin is distilled with Mediterranean botanicals, primarily Calabrian bergamot and Capri lemons, as well as Arbequina olive, basil, thyme, and rosemary. — Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 July 2022 Add the bell pepper, onion, thyme, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt and allspice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften slightly but are still crisp, about 2 minutes. — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 Tandoori, with saffron, paprika, cumin, and cardamom; and Za’atar, which includes sumac, thyme, mint, and Aleppo pepper. — Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 The sunshine-in-a-bottle spirit is infused with lemons from Capri and Calabrian bergamot, along with the distiller’s four core botanicals: Italian sweet basil, rosemary from Greece, Turkish thyme, and Arbequina olives from Spain. — Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 11 June 2022 See More

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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