lemon thyme

noun

: a thyme (Thymus citriodorus) having lemon-scented leaves used as a seasoning
also : its leaves

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With its bright flavor, lemon thyme is a tasty addition to marinades and salads. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 One of the standout cocktails on a recent visit included a sake and lemon thyme sipper with aniseed, striking a balance of herbaceous and savory cloaked in a far-too-drinkable package. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 Catherine Deneuve and Imogen Poots, having feasted on tomato ravioli with basil and coulis of green zebra tomatoes — and get this, infused with lemon thyme! Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lemon thyme

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lemon thyme was in 1629

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“Lemon thyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20thyme. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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