folk
Meaning
"Folk" refers to people in general, especially those from a particular community or culture.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "folk" with "folks," which is an informal way to say "people" or "friends."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
Saturday
the
old
market
fills
with
folk
who
come
to
buy
fresh
food
and
handmade
goods
.
I
was
walking
slowly
between
the
stalls
and
I
could
smell
bread
and
see
bright
cloths
.
A
young
man
was
playing
folk
songs
on
a
small
guitar
,
and
people
stopped
to
listen
and
smile
.
When
I
left
,
I
felt
calm
because
the
market
always
reminds
me
of
home
.
Common Phrases
folk music
folk tales
folk traditions
Synonyms
Related Words
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