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

Sprinkle top of roast with remaining onion soup mix, thyme sprigs, remaining onion mixture, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024

Add the tamari or soy, garlic and thyme and stir to combine. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024

The white sings with rosemary and thyme while the rosso brings more bitter orange. —Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Garnish with pear from a saucepan and a fresh thyme sprig. Reach Kirby Adams at [e-mail] or Twitter @kirbylouisville. —Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024

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

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