How to Use thyme in a Sentence

thyme

noun
Definition of thymenext
  • Put the garlic, the thyme, and the oil in the roasting pan.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Add the rice, salt, thyme and parsley to the pan and stir.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 16 Sep. 2020
  • Remove the bay leaves and thyme, and let the soup cool to just warm.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
  • To the first bowl of cheese, add cream, thyme and garlic.
    — Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Saute for about 1 minute, then stir in the olives and thyme or oregano sprigs.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • Press the fresh rosemary, parsley and thyme onto the top and sides of the pork.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022
  • There's a mint and white chocolate cake and there's a lemon and thyme cake.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 3 June 2022
  • Mix in brown sugar, a pinch of salt and some fresh thyme leaves.
    — Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Add the thyme sprigs and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Dec. 2020
  • Remove the pot from the heat, and remove the thyme bundle.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Add the tamari or soy, garlic and thyme and stir to combine.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Remove and discard the thyme sprig, and turn off the slow cooker.
    — Sarah Digregorio, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Garnish with pear from saucepan and a fresh thyme sprig.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Stir in the tahini, thyme, and half of both types of sesame seeds, if using.
    — Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2020
  • The strong scent of wild thyme and sage hung in the air, and reddish brown lizards darted among crevices in the walls.
    — Nick Romeo, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Add a few thyme leaves or sprigs on bottom of each round.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Add the artichokes and fresh thyme and cook about 1 more minute.
    — Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2020
  • Add a splash of olive oil, a good pinch of salt, the bay leaf, and the sage leaves or sprig of rosemary or thyme.
    — Deb Wandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2021
  • Rub the thyme sprigs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, then pick the tips and leaves over the quiche.
    — Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2021
  • The thyme perfumes the broth, and a little butter and Parmesan rounds out the lean corn.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Top each strip with 3 dots of cold jam and 2 or 3 basil or thyme blossoms.
    — Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Add onion mixture to crock pot with beef broth, bay leaf and thyme.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 14 Oct. 2020
  • Add the thyme bouquet and stir to ensure that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
    — Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2020
  • Add bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper and half the vegetable broth.
    — June Naylor, Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2021
  • Combine the olives, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme in a small bowl.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 May 2022
  • Add the thyme and cook 30 seconds, then return the shallots and mushrooms to the pan.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 15 Jan. 2021
  • Remove the bay leaf and thyme springs from the sautéed mushrooms and discard.
    — Brianna Crane, Axios, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Add the whole garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the pan.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2020
  • The thyme, caramelized onions, and au jus really deliver on the French onion recipe promise, and the meat and cheese amp up the deliciousness and heartiness.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The food delivery service should strictly be enjoyed as a thyme machine, not a time machine.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025

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