1
as in natives
a usually longtime resident of a locality
the townies are dismayed that all the venerable manses around the village green are being bought as vacation homes by rich interlopers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in citizens
a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis
the university board met with an association representing the townies to figure out a solution to the problems created by off-campus parties
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of townies
These were not preppy tourist kids but townies with townie buzz cuts.
—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
In the episode's final moments, Clint and several bloodthirsty townies descend upon the Black Spot with guns.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
The firm stand against gentrification taken in its onscreen narrative, about middle-class townies crowding out longstanding local businesses, also felt indicative of Jenkins’ place in a film industry intent on adopting newer, slicker, more commercial methods.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Scripted Set in the doomsday-fearing year 1999, The WONDERfools is a comedy action adventure that follows a group of awkward townies who unexpectedly gain superpowers and take on villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
In the episode's final moments, Clint and several bloodthirsty townies descend upon the Black Spot with guns.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
The firm stand against gentrification taken in its onscreen narrative, about middle-class townies crowding out longstanding local businesses, also felt indicative of Jenkins’ place in a film industry intent on adopting newer, slicker, more commercial methods.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Scripted Set in the doomsday-fearing year 1999, The WONDERfools is a comedy action adventure that follows a group of awkward townies who unexpectedly gain superpowers and take on villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for townies
Noun
-
Visitors were united by their enthusiasm for states to come together and show off their unique characters, famous natives, industries and history and geographical diversity.
-
The stadium appeared to be about half-filled with Ecuadorian fans, probably because of the large contingent of Ecuador natives who live in the area.
Noun
-
According to Smith, citizens of East Florida even burned the leaders behind the Declaration of Independence in effigy.
-
But Trump responded by urging Congress to adopt through legislation the restrictions against allowing the children of temporary visitors or undocumented immigrants become citizens.
Noun
-
The earthquake was also felt in Los Teques, also in Miranda state, where residents described scenes of chaos and damage to buildings and businesses.
-
The full extent of the casualties and damage may not be clear for many hours, but reports and videos show extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure across the country as residents face a terrifying night in the streets.
Noun
-
Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.
-
The 56-year-old had been found guilty last year of inciting social unrest after meeting with villagers displaced by government construction projects, in what was widely seen as one of many legal moves taken by the government of Prime Minister Hun Manet to stifle criticism.
Cite this Entry
“Townies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townies. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
