townies
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“Alligator,” her first, explores how class, politics and money shape the lives of townies from all walks of life.
From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2022
There’s an aggressive child, a misogynistic vicar, a kind homeowner, a police officer, a barkeep, some townies and a drifter who appears to be following her.
From Seattle Times • May 16, 2022
I fall asleep convinced that every small town deserves a Driftless Café, a showcase for the local harvest and a gathering place for townies and tourists alike.
From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 2021
Ruled with feline autocracy by Adrielle, called “Madame,” they live behind a fence festooned with dead birds and “keep out” signs to ward off the townies.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2018
They were townies who disliked the countryside and were lost in it.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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