folk

noun
UK: /fəʊk/
US: /foʊk/

  1. People in general.

    1. Old folk say it's going to be a cold winter. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some folk believe that walking under a ladder brings bad luck. [ ] [ ]

  2. People of a particular kind or group.

    1. These folk are known for their hospitality. [ ] [ ]
    2. The older folk in our community have a wealth of knowledge. [ ] [ ]

  3. One's family, especially parents.

    1. My folk are coming to visit this weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm going home to see my folk for the holidays. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

people nation family public
folk adjective

  1. Relating to the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed down through the generations.

    1. This is a folk song from Ireland. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's studying folk medicine and herbal remedies. [ ] [ ]
folk transitive-verb

  1. To cure or affect using folk remedies.

    1. She tried to folk the rash with herbal cream. [ ] [ ]
    2. They sought to folk the illness away with traditional methods. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "folk" in English means: People in general., People of a particular kind or group., One's family, especially parents..

The phonetic transcription of "folk" is /fəʊk/ in British English and /foʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "folk": people, nation, family, public.

Example usage of "folk": "Old folk say it's going to be a cold winter.". More examples on the page.