townie
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The defining characteristic of a townie is coming from somewhere, and that holds true in his case.
From Salon ● May 16, 2025
Since then, the former townie, to use his own word, has gained recognition for his wine-making skills and this year won the gold award for his Reserve Cuvée 2018 from British industry association WineGB.
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2023
When a townie takes collegians on an overnight tour in Burkittsville, Md., they awake to chaos and have no memory of sleeping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2019
Brody was an Amity townie who felt he couldn’t hang with the cool kids unless he had that pricey lizard on his chest.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2017
I remember well, for instance, the blind animal terror which ensued when some townie set off the civil defense sirens as a joke.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
“You have a sheriff, and you have townies, and the mafia tries to kill the townies, and the sheriff tries to catch the mafia,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2024
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
They’ve been popinjays and tools, townies and muttonheads.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 22, 2014
Then she told them all about the great battle between the Oxford townies and the clayburners.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
