Folsom

¹ American  

[fohl-suhm] / ˈfoʊl səm /

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 American  

[fohl-suhm] / ˈfoʊl səm /

noun

1. a town in central California.

---

Etymology

Origin of Folsom

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

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Folsom

LLNL's target fabrication specialist Renee Posadas and Eric Folsom at the HED Science Center Technology Facility also contributed to the work.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

Americans were buying their milk in stores now—which was why George Wood’s grandson, Grahame Wood, opened one in Folsom, Pa., in 1964.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

“Their level of execution was on another level from anyone we’ve played,” Folsom coach Mike Wall said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026

He made a three to start the third quarter, launching a 10-0 surge that Folsom never recovered from.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026

Figgins had sent excavation teams to several areas in addition to Folsom, and had also found implements in them.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---