thyme

[tahym, thahym]

noun

1. any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Thymus, of the mint family, including the common garden herb T. vulgaris, a low subshrub having narrow, aromatic leaves used for seasoning.

thyme

/ taɪm /

noun

1. any of various small shrubs of the temperate genus Thymus, having a strong mintlike odour, small leaves, and white, pink, or red flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

Other Word Forms

• thymy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of thyme¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin thymum < Greek thýmon

Word History and Origins

Origin of thyme¹

C14: from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Greek thumon, from thuein to make a burnt offering

Example Sentences

They also feature a beautiful medley of herbs, namely parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

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Burgundy wine, beef demi-glace, sage and thyme complement the sweetness of the onions in this rich gravy.

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Fire, salt, olive oil, a branch of thyme or rosemary thrown in for aroma.

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Nearby, Yang Bao’s “Hyperspace,” a gold, mirrored pyramid accompanied by gleaming shards, nestled in a former lavender field, shimmers amid thyme, gingko, California poppies and native grasses, accompanied by haunting, and constantly mutating, music.

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It’s then seasoned with sage, nutmeg, and thyme — classic fall flavors — and poured on top of mezzi rigatoni pasta.

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