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folk
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- pronunciation:
- fok
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
folk, folks |
| definition 1: |
Folk is a group of people who come from the same country or place and live the same kind of life.
City folk often don't know a lot about living on a farm.- similar words:
- community
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| definition 2: |
People in general are sometimes called "folks."
Those folks were very kind and helped us push our car out of the ditch.A lot of folks moved to the city back then, but we were happy to stay here on the farm. |
| definition 3: |
Your folks are your parents or whole family.
The soldier was able to come home and see his folks for the holidays.- similar words:
- family
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| related words: |
family, neighborhood, people, public |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is folk, it comes from ordinary people.
Plants are often used in folk medicine. |
| definition 2: |
Folk art and folk music are art and music that are connected with a particular country or a particular region of that country, especially areas of the countryside. Folk art and folk music are created by ordinary people and passed down from generation to generation.
The fiddle, guitar, and banjo are often played in American folk music.We sang a lot of old folk songs sitting around the campfire. |
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