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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Clean Sheet features a chamomile-thyme tincture mixed with blue fig Syrup, elderflower and lemon juice finished with elderflower tonic, while the False Promise boasts jasmine and sencha tea extract with coconut water and lime juice finished with ginger beer and Thai basil.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
There are earthy notes from the thyme and bay leaves.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Add the onion, thyme and a pinch of salt and cook until very tender and deeply brown at the edges, 20 to 30 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Ward them off by storing the clothing with cedar balls or herb sachets containing lavender, mint, rosemary, thyme, or cloves.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
There are earthy notes from the thyme and bay leaves.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Add the onion, thyme and a pinch of salt and cook until very tender and deeply brown at the edges, 20 to 30 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Ward them off by storing the clothing with cedar balls or herb sachets containing lavender, mint, rosemary, thyme, or cloves.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Thyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thyme. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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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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