townsman (Meaning)

Wordnet

townsman (n)

a person from the same town as yourself

a resident of a town or city

Webster

townsman (n.)

An inhabitant of a town; one of the same town with another.

A selectman, in New England. See Selectman.

townsman Sentence Examples

  1. The townsman was a familiar face at the local tavern, where he would often regale his fellow patrons with tales of his travels.
  2. The young townsman set out on a perilous journey to the distant mountains, hoping to make his fortune.
  3. The wealthy townsman donated generously to the construction of a new schoolhouse, hoping to improve the lives of his fellow citizens.
  4. The townsman was a respected member of the community, known for his honesty and integrity.
  5. The angry townsman stormed into the mayor's office, demanding action to be taken against the outlaws who had been terrorizing the town.
  6. The townsman was a skilled craftsman, and his tools were renowned for their quality.
  7. The townsman lived a simple life, content with the pleasures of his home and community.
  8. The townsman was a bit of a gossip, and he always seemed to know what everyone else was up to.
  9. The townsman was a devout man, and he attended church regularly.
  10. The townsman was a proud veteran, and he wore his medals with honor.

FAQs About the word townsman

a person from the same town as yourself, a resident of a town or cityAn inhabitant of a town; one of the same town with another., A selectman, in New England. S

citizen, villager, townspeople, town, occupant, native, towny, burgher, inhabitant, townie

foreigner, alien, tourist, guest, visitor, foreigner,visitor, guest, alien, tourist

The townsman was a familiar face at the local tavern, where he would often regale his fellow patrons with tales of his travels.

The young townsman set out on a perilous journey to the distant mountains, hoping to make his fortune.

The wealthy townsman donated generously to the construction of a new schoolhouse, hoping to improve the lives of his fellow citizens.

The townsman was a respected member of the community, known for his honesty and integrity.