townspeople

plural noun

towns·​peo·​ple ˈtau̇nz-ˌpē-pəl 

1

: the inhabitants of a town or city : townsmen

2

: town-dwelling or town-bred persons

Examples of townspeople in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jon Haz said that recording the songs live as they were performed helped solve some of the logistic issues of the first album, and added an experience for the townspeople by including them in the recording. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026

The performers skate in costumes as princesses, Madrigals, townspeople, animals or whatever is needed. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026

There’s a golem brought to life in the midst of it, and the underlying theme of togetherness is weaved throughout as the townspeople learn to celebrate Hanukkah together. —Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026

The series will star Matthew Rhys as the town’s stubborn mayor who refuses to believe in the townspeople’s warnings. —Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for townspeople

• people
• steeple
• businesspeople
• craftspeople
• laypeople
• salespeople
• tradespeople
• workpeople

Kids Definition

townspeople

plural noun

towns·​peo·​ple ˈtau̇nz-ˌpē-pəl 

: the people who live in a town or city