noun
Uncommon
Timothy
TIH-muh-thee
Timothy (noun) means a common grass grown as hay and pasture feed for livestock. Example: “The farmer cut the field of timothy in early summer.”
noun
1
A common grass grown as hay and pasture feed for livestock.
"The farmer cut the field of timothy in early summer."
name
1
A male given name, also the name of two New Testament epistles.
"Their son was christened Timothy."
How to use Timothy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the male name, or a type of grass commonly grown for animal feed.
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- timothies
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Timotheos, meaning "honouring God", via Latin and Old French.
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What does “Timothy” mean?
The word “Timothy” means a male given name, also the name of two New Testament epistles. In plain terms, either the male name, or a type of grass commonly grown for animal feed.
How do you pronounce “Timothy”?
“Timothy” is pronounced TIH-muh-thee (/ˈtɪməθi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Timothy” in a sentence?
Here is “Timothy” used in a sentence: “Their son was christened Timothy.”
What is another word for “Timothy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Timothy” include catstail, timothy-grass and timothy grass.
What part of speech is “Timothy”?
Depending on how it is used, “Timothy” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Timothy” come from?
The word “Timothy” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Timotheos, meaning "honouring God", via Latin and Old French.
Is “Timothy” a common word?
“Timothy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Timothy” have?
“Timothy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name, also the name of two New Testament epistles.
What is the difference between Timothy the name and timothy the grass?
Timothy as a name is a male given name and also the title of two New Testament epistles, while timothy as a common noun refers to a type of grass grown as hay and pasture feed for livestock. The two senses are unrelated in meaning despite sharing the same spelling.
Why is the grass called timothy?
The grass known as timothy is commonly grown for hay and pasture feed for livestock, and it is also called catstail or timothy grass. Its everyday name distinguishes it from other pasture grasses used in farming.
What are the Epistles to Timothy?
The Epistles to Timothy are two books of the New Testament, traditionally addressed to a figure named Timothy. They are part of the group of letters attributed to Paul in Christian scripture.
