/ Dictionary / Index T thyme: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: thyme Pronunciation: (tīm spelling pron. thīm), [key] any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Thymus, of the mint family, including the common garden herb T. vulgaris, a low subshrub having narrow, aromatic leaves used for seasoning. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: thyme (Thesaurus) thylakoid thymectomy Related Content Daily Word Quiz: frugal Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language