- plural of townie.
townies
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
It serves sweet and savoury pretzels to go with drinks, and the dance floor out back is popular with students and townies alike.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 22, 2017
Most townies spend their mornings lumped together on the front patio of Joe Coffee and Cafe, which serves pastries, danishes and sandwiches, and a range of fair-trade coffee blends.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2014
When the townies talk about her, they say: You know that's her natural color?
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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