townsfolk

plural noun

towns·​folk ˈtau̇nz-ˌfōk 

: townspeople

Examples of townsfolk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her young players were in the bleachers supporting her Friday, among a robust crowd of townsfolk and USJ students. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

The most sensual scene in the movie is actually a dance number at a public gathering where the two characters slowly sway and caress each other, much to the horror and confusion of the other townsfolk. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

The other townsfolk speculate on his prowess, his package, and why The Fisherwoman has lost all the dirt on her face and is now positively glowing. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Onstage, two hundred townsfolk sang, and a stilt walker strolled. — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for townsfolk

• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk
• kinsfolk
• menfolk
• provoke

Kids Definition

townsfolk

plural noun

towns·​folk ˈtau̇nz-ˌfōk 

: townspeople