townsfolk

plural noun

towns·​folk ˈtau̇nz-ˌfōk How to pronounce townsfolk (audio)
Synonyms of townsfolknext
: townspeople

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Dozens of firefighters suffered injuries, authorities said amid panic scenes with townsfolk fleeing by car and police went door to door to tell people to leave. — Mark Carlson, Fortune, 25 July 2026 Built in 1879 by enterprising townsfolk, the Zermatterhof has been welcoming royalty, celebrities, and intrepid mountaineers for nearly a century and a half. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 The mural greeted hundreds of students just back from summer break, and townsfolk dropped by to see what all the talk was about. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 The Rose of Nevada clearly has a tragic history, which perhaps explains the psychological paralysis of the few remaining townsfolk. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 June 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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