Timothy
ˈtɪməθi
Timothies
Definition

Definition of Timothy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
Bible bookseither of two New Testament books
  • I read Timothy during my Bible study.
epistle letter scripture
2.
namesmale given name of biblical origin
  • Timothy was a close friend of Paul.
3.
religiondisciple of Paul in the Bible
  • Timothy spread the teachings of Paul.
apostle convert follower
4.
placeRareUSunincorporated community in TennesseeRareUS
  • Timothy is a small town in Tennessee.
community locality settlement
5.
surnameRarerare English surnameRare
  • Mr. Timothy was my history teacher.
last name surname
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Origin of Timothy

Greek, Timotheos (honoring God)

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1 Tim.abbr.
abr: 1 Timothy
book in the Bible about Christian teachings
2 Tim.abbr.
abr: 2 Timothy
book in the New Testament of the Bible

Examples of Timothy in a sentence

  • The pastor quoted Timothy during the sermon.
  • Timothy joined the choir last year.
  • We named our son Timothy.
  • Timothy was a key figure in early Christianity.
  • The letters to Timothy are part of the New Testament.
  • Timothy hosts an annual festival that attracts many visitors.

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  1. French:Timothée, Timothy, ...
  2. German:Timotheus, Timothy, ...
  3. Italian:Timoteo, Timothy, ...
  4. Spanish:Timoteo, Timothy, ...
  5. Portuguese:Timóteo, Timothy, ...
  6. Chinese:提摩太书, 提摩太, ...
  7. Japanese:テモテ, ティモシー, ...
  8. Arabic:تِيموثاوُس, تيموثي, ...
  9. Hebrew:טִימוֹתִי, ...
  10. Russian:Тимофей, Тимоти, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Тимофій, Тімоті, ...
  12. Hindi:तीमुथियुस, टिमोथी, ...
timothy
ˈtɪməθi
timothies

Definition of timothy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

plant hayTECH.grass called Phleum pratense, often used for hayTECH.
  • Timothy is commonly grown for feeding horses.
  • Farmers often plant timothy for hay production.
  • Timothy grows well in cool climates.
timothy grass
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Images of timothy

  • timothy: grass called Phleum pratense, often used for hay
    grass called Phleum pratense, often used for hay

Expressions with timothy

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perennial grass with stiff stems and flower spikes
Timothy grass is often used for hay.

Origin of timothy

Greek, timotheos (honoring God)

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  1. French:timothée, ...
  2. German:Wiesen-Lieschgras, ...
  3. Italian:fleolo, ...
  4. Spanish:fleo, ...
  5. Portuguese:timóteo, ...
  6. Chinese:提摩西草, ...
  7. Japanese:ティモシー, ...
  8. Arabic:تِيمُوثِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:טִימוֹתִי, ...
  10. Russian:тимофеевка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тимофій, ...
  12. Hindi:टिमोथी घास, ...
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