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Timothy

Verb / ˈtɪmʌθi: / Another word for timothy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of grass that is often grown for hay

Synonyms & similar words

herdsgrass timothy phleumpratense phleum catgrass cattail brome fescue oatgrass bluegrass ryegrass wheatgrass

Common collocations

  • timothy hay
  • timothy grass
  • timothy seed
  • timothy field
  • timothy crop
  • timothy pasture

Word family

noun timothy

Usage note

Timothy is a common type of grass, often used for hay and pasture. It is a proper noun and is capitalized.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer planted timothy in his field for the cows to eat.
  2. I saw a field of timothy grass blowing in the wind.
  3. The horse really liked the timothy hay the owner gave her.
  4. Timothy is a popular type of grass for hay production.
  5. The park had a lot of timothy growing in the grassy area.

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