thyme Synonyms
Another word for thyme
• noun (Context 1)
The fresh or dried aromatic leaves and tender sprigs of Thymus vulgaris or related species, widely used as a culinary herb and seasoning in soups, stews, roasted meats, and vegetables.
"The chef seasoned the roasted chicken with garlic, lemon juice, and fresh sprigs of common thyme."
• noun (Context 2)
Any of various low-growing, aromatic perennial herbs or subshrubs of the genus Thymus (especially Thymus vulgaris) in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia and having small, fragrant gray-green leaves on woody stems.
"Wild common thyme thrives in dry, rocky soils along sunny Mediterranean hillsides."
• noun (Context 3)
Any creeping or mat-forming species or cultivar of the genus Thymus grown in rock gardens and borders for its dense clusters of tiny, tubular pink, purple, lilac, or white blossoms that attract bees and other pollinators.
"Creeping creeping thyme covered the stone pathway with a fragrant carpet of tiny purple blossoms in early summer."
• verb (Context 4)
To season, flavor, or garnish food with the herb thyme.
"She lightly thymed the savory broth before letting it simmer on the stove."