How to Use thyme in a Sentence

thyme

noun
  • Put the garlic, the thyme, and the oil in the roasting pan.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Saute for about 1 minute, then stir in the olives and thyme or oregano sprigs.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • Press the fresh rosemary, parsley and thyme onto the top and sides of the pork.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022
  • There's a mint and white chocolate cake and there's a lemon and thyme cake.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 3 June 2022
  • Mix in brown sugar, a pinch of salt and some fresh thyme leaves.
    Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Remove and discard the thyme sprig, and turn off the slow cooker.
    Sarah Digregorio, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The strong scent of wild thyme and sage hung in the air, and reddish brown lizards darted among crevices in the walls.
    Nick Romeo, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Add a few thyme leaves or sprigs on bottom of each round.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Rub the thyme sprigs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, then pick the tips and leaves over the quiche.
    Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2021
  • The thyme perfumes the broth, and a little butter and Parmesan rounds out the lean corn.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Top each strip with 3 dots of cold jam and 2 or 3 basil or thyme blossoms.
    Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Combine the olives, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme in a small bowl.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 May 2022
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in stock, heavy cream, and thyme.
    Cheryl Day, Country Living, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Remove the pan from the heat, remove the sprigs of thyme, and stir in the remaining salt and pepper.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2022
  • The kit comes with seven types of seeds: basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, mint, cilantro, and dill.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Add the onion, carrots, celery, thyme, wild rice blend and stock.
    Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Add onions, bay leaves and thyme to the Dutch oven, along with a little oil, if needed.
    Odette Williams, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Add fresh thyme, rosemary, or basil for an herbal touch.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 May 2024
  • Bryant Terry turns to thyme and rosemary to flavor the chile oil.
    Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Combine butter, chopped thyme, and chopped sage in a bowl.
    Travis and Ryan Croxton, Country Living, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Then, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and ground thyme or rosemary to taste.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Cook the chicken until the skin is deeply golden brown, about 5 minutes, then flip and add the thyme to the pan.
    Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2022
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the thyme if using with the cream, half-and-half, eggs, salt and pepper, and set aside.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2021
  • Place two sprigs of thyme atop the lemon slices, then fold up the trout and tie each of them with butcher’s twine to keep the lemon inside.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
  • Blend in 2 teaspoons of cognac and ¼ teaspoon of thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
    Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Then carrots, onions, thyme and celery are added and then cooked on low heat for up to four hours.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 15 May 2022
  • Dive into a big cheesy bowl of French onion soup, simmered with lots of thyme and topped with a slice of baguette.
    Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022
  • Fresh thyme curbs the richness from the addition of butter and cream.
    Sunset Magazine, 22 Dec. 2021
  • The bottom line: There's never a bad thyme to start your own herb garden.
    Brianna Crane, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
  • This Potter Valley Pinot Noir offers a subtle red fruit profile with loads of thyme, fennel, and sage leading to a finish of sea salt and citrus zest.
    Sunset Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024

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