folk
noun
Usually folks. people in general.
folks
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pluralof folk.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For me, I was just thinking about, again, how we’ve had so many folks who were known for films now all of a sudden becoming television stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
In one instance, an employee seeking information about shipping a product wrote, “Of course, I could ask several folks, but you are the best. Even if you don’t work here anymore.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
“We realized that the younger generations weren’t drinking as much, and these early parties were a way to get older folks in the door,” said Ian Cross, the bar’s owner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Queer folks, and multiracial people are not going away, and rainbow families,” Marshall said.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
You and I were so young and eager to get away from the old folks, we didn’t hear all the things that happened on the farms.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
