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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Wait to prune until the end of summer so your thyme has a chance to flower.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Greek celebrity chef and consultant Athinagoras Kostakos offers his take on a Levantine giardineira served with skewers of many meats and mushrooms, plus cocktails, of course, including the Smoke on the Water with Creyente mezcal and torched thyme.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
There's limited research on thyme's health benefits.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2026
Instead, try growing scented plants and herbs that naturally deter ticks, like catnip, garlic and other alliums, lemongrass, lavender, geraniums, rosemary, thyme, oregano, citronella, wormwood, lemon balm, sage, bee balm, and marigolds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Greek celebrity chef and consultant Athinagoras Kostakos offers his take on a Levantine giardineira served with skewers of many meats and mushrooms, plus cocktails, of course, including the Smoke on the Water with Creyente mezcal and torched thyme.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
There's limited research on thyme's health benefits.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2026
Instead, try growing scented plants and herbs that naturally deter ticks, like catnip, garlic and other alliums, lemongrass, lavender, geraniums, rosemary, thyme, oregano, citronella, wormwood, lemon balm, sage, bee balm, and marigolds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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“Thyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thyme. Accessed 15 Jun. 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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