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
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In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine the wine, thyme and bay leaf.
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Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
At Sandals’ Jerk Shacks, chefs stay true to that tradition by marinating chicken, pork, and fish in a fiery mix of Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, and allspice, then grilling it over pimento wood.
—Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
Aromas of more cherry, currant, thyme and allspice.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
After nearly three decades in Texas classrooms, Pauline Thompson is stepping into a new chapter — one that smells of jerk chicken, fresh thyme and home.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2025
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Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
At Sandals’ Jerk Shacks, chefs stay true to that tradition by marinating chicken, pork, and fish in a fiery mix of Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, and allspice, then grilling it over pimento wood.
—Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
Aromas of more cherry, currant, thyme and allspice.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
After nearly three decades in Texas classrooms, Pauline Thompson is stepping into a new chapter — one that smells of jerk chicken, fresh thyme and home.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2025
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“Thyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thyme. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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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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