folk

noun

\ ˈfōk

plural folk or folks

Definition of folk

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 archaic : a group of kindred tribes forming a nation : people

2 : the great proportion of the members of a people that determines the group character and that tends to preserve its characteristic form of civilization and its customs, arts and crafts, legends, traditions, and superstitions from generation to generation

3 folk or folks plural : a certain kind, class, or group of people old folks just plain folk country folk media folk

4 folk or folks plural : people generally

5 folks plural : the persons of one's own family especially : parents

6 : folk music

folk

adjective

Definition of folk (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : originating or traditional with the common people of a country or region and typically reflecting their lifestyle folk hero folk music

2 : of or relating to the common people or to the study of the common people folk sociology

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Examples of folk in a Sentence

Noun

Folks say that house is haunted. Some folks think the law should be changed. a home for old folks the distinctive speech of folks from the South I'll be spending the holidays with my folks. His folks gave him everything a kid could want.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Even the buttons, which were made by Johnny Nelson Jewelry, were decorated with the faces of folks from these communities. — Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Here Are All the Fashion References You Might Have Missed from the 2019 Met Gala," 7 May 2019 Deadline also reports that ahead of the series finale, fans have come together to raise money to donate to The Trevor Project as a way of honoring Shadowhunters' message of acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQ folks. — Allie Gemmill, Teen Vogue, "The "Shadowhunters" Final Episode Will Be More Than 2 Hours Long," 28 Mar. 2019 There are also folks who help contestants get to their markers without tripping. — Alisa Wolfson, Country Living, "'The Voice' Behind-the-Scenes Secrets That No One Ever Knew," 15 Dec. 2018 The Experimental folks have also taken over the Farm Club, a local late-night haunt famed for tempting high profile-partiers. — Andrew Sessa, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Biggest Ski News in Europe This Season," 6 Dec. 2018 There are folks who channel their unused sensual energy into doing philanthropic work or picking up a hobby or binge-watching TV. — Phoebe Robinson, Harper's BAZAAR, "Phoebe Robinson's 9 Tips on How to Be Single That Don't Actually Suck," 17 Oct. 2018 Country singers are not all well-mannered folks with southern charm. — Fox News, "9 of country music's most shocking moments," 4 Oct. 2018 Welp, Meghan's pregnancy announcement may be on the horizon, folks, as the latest hint that the royal couple are preparing for children has surfaced. — Ruby Buddemeyer, Marie Claire, "Here's Why People Think Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will Have Kids Soon," 2 Aug. 2018 With apologies to the well-meaning folks at the ECFR, their report on the rise of these parties is emblematic of Europe’s problem. — Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, "Saving Europe by Destroying It From Within," 14 Feb. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

After Carly and Martina, indie band Half-Alive and folk musician Liza Anne finished off the series for the day. — Elena Weissmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Emerging Artist Series performers infuse youthful energy and soul into Summerfest," 3 July 2018 Programs such as soccer matches, a live animal show, free kids' activities, a book fair, folk art, and crafts, souvenirs and novelty items for sale will round out the festivities. — Mark Holan/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Hungarian Festival is largest in Ohio: Sun Postings," 26 Aug. 2017 Classical musicians usually refer to their instrument as a violin, and most folk players call it a fiddle. — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, "Syrah is like a violin, and shiraz is like a fiddle (but sometimes not)," 20 June 2017

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