townsfolk

plural noun

towns·​folk ˈtau̇nz-ˌfōk How to pronounce townsfolk (audio)
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In northern Bavaria sits Bamberg, a charming place with a beer story that dates to a medieval cleric who ordered townsfolk be given a free brew on the day of his death. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 My guess is that some kind of factions form, with some townsfolk taking Jade/Tabitha’s side and some opposing. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 In a small, backwards Australian community, coming of age and coming out evince fear in the Christian townsfolk. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 The audience is thrust into 1944 Hartford with townsfolk excited about how the circus is coming to town. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for townsfolk

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First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of townsfolk was in 1592

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“Townsfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/townsfolk. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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townsfolk

plural noun
towns·​folk ˈtau̇nz-ˌfōk How to pronounce townsfolk (audio)

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