thyme

American  

[tahym, thahym] / taɪm, θaɪm /

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.

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thyme British  

/ 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)

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Other Word Forms

• thymy adjective

Etymology

Origin of thyme

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

Example Sentences

Fold in winter herbs like tarragon, rosemary, or thyme, or add a swipe of really good mustard for heat and backbone.

From Salon

"We also identified other herbs, such as thyme and oregano, that may activate TRPA1. But rosemary stood out for its potency and safety," said Rapp Reyes, co-lead author of the study.

From Science Daily

There's similarly little evidence that plant extracts, like thyme and squill, have any impact.

From BBC

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

From Salon

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

From The Wall Street Journal