noun
thyme
tym
Thyme (noun) means a small aromatic herb used to flavour cooking, or the plant it comes from. Example: “She added a sprig of thyme to the roast chicken.”
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A small aromatic herb used to flavour cooking, or the plant it comes from.
"She added a sprig of thyme to the roast chicken."
"Wild thyme grows along the hillside path."
How to use thyme
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA herb with small leaves used to season savoury dishes.
Common mistake
The 'h' is silent — it's pronounced the same as "time," not like "thigh-m."
Common pairings
fresh thyme
a sprig of thyme
thyme and rosemary
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Word forms
- Plural
- thymes
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Etymology
From Old French thym, ultimately from Greek thumon.
Rhymes for thyme
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What does “thyme” mean?
The word “thyme” means a small aromatic herb used to flavour cooking, or the plant it comes from. In plain terms, a herb with small leaves used to season savoury dishes.
How do you pronounce “thyme”?
“Thyme” is pronounced tym (/taɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “thyme” in a sentence?
Here is “thyme” used in a sentence: “She added a sprig of thyme to the roast chicken.”
What part of speech is “thyme”?
“Thyme” is a noun.
Where does the word “thyme” come from?
The word “thyme” comes from Old French. From Old French thym, ultimately from Greek thumon.
