townie

Example Sentences

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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