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
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Add the onion, carrots, celery, thyme, wild rice blend and stock.
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Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker stir together turnip, carrot, potato, onion, tapioca, salt, pepper, and thyme.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
Watch carefully so the flour doesn't scorch or burn.
Wrap the thyme sprigs, peppercorns and bay leaf in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it to enclose.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
In contrast, spring cocktails tend to embrace lighter, fresher elements, and often incorporate vibrant fruits such as berries, citrus, and melons and herbs like mint, basil, and thyme.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Spices are half the transformation: ginger, allspice and cumin, built to warm; thyme, with its kiss of camphor; bay leaves for a piney depth.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
For the Venison Pastrami Rub Maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoons dry thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
Directions
Trim the roast of any silver skin and fascia.
—Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Scotch bonnet, thyme, allspice, scallions—these are the building blocks of Jamaican cuisine, whether in a rub for jerk chicken or in the juicy filling for beef patties.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
Add the garlic, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker stir together turnip, carrot, potato, onion, tapioca, salt, pepper, and thyme.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
Watch carefully so the flour doesn't scorch or burn.
Wrap the thyme sprigs, peppercorns and bay leaf in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it to enclose.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
In contrast, spring cocktails tend to embrace lighter, fresher elements, and often incorporate vibrant fruits such as berries, citrus, and melons and herbs like mint, basil, and thyme.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Spices are half the transformation: ginger, allspice and cumin, built to warm; thyme, with its kiss of camphor; bay leaves for a piney depth.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
For the Venison Pastrami Rub Maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoons dry thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
Directions
Trim the roast of any silver skin and fascia.
—Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Scotch bonnet, thyme, allspice, scallions—these are the building blocks of Jamaican cuisine, whether in a rub for jerk chicken or in the juicy filling for beef patties.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
Add the garlic, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
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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
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