Folsom

¹

[fohl-suhm]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a prehistoric North American cultural tradition extensive in the Great Plains about 11,000 years ago and typified by the use of the Folsom point.

Folsom

²

[fohl-suhm]

noun

1. a town in central California.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Folsom¹

After Folsom, a village in NE New Mexico, near where remains typifying the culture were found in 1925

Example Sentences

Mission Viejo, led by quarterback Luke Fahey, could complete one of the best starts in school history with a victory considering it already owns wins over Santa Margarita and Folsom.

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The 34,325-square-foot building at 1960 Folsom St. is roughly two miles away from DoorDash’s headquarters.

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“Every absence has a story, and sometimes it’s a student who misses the bus because mom is working two jobs,” said Maggie Cunin, a child welfare and attendance specialist for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District.

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Kiley represents a sprawling district that runs along the Nevada border from Northern California to Death Valley, cutting through Mammoth and Lake Tahoe and the cities of Roseville, Rocklin and Folsom.

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Dance specialists Kate Folsom and Juliana Mascelli followed suit, leaving the NEA without an active dance division.

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