Folsom

¹ American  

[fohl-suhm] / ˈfoʊl səm /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a prehistoric North American cultural tradition extensive in the Great Plains about 11,000 years ago and typified by the use of the Folsom point.

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Folsom ² American  

[fohl-suhm] / ˈfoʊl səm /

noun

1. a town in central California.

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Etymology

Origin of Folsom

After Folsom, a village in NE New Mexico, near where remains typifying the culture were found in 1925

Example Sentences

“Their level of execution was on another level from anyone we’ve played,” Folsom coach Mike Wall said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

After a slow start Zaire Rasshan finishes with 18 points and five three-pointers to lead Damien past Folsom for the state Division I boys’ basketball title.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Joven Dulay and Parks Weaver each scored 16 points for Folsom, which fell behind 57-47 with 39 seconds left after two Smith free throws.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Andrew Grant had just finished an afternoon of door-knocking in his uphill bid for Congress when he decided to drop by the Muslim community center in Folsom.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

After spending the next summer at Folsom, he introduced the site to the world at a major scientific conference.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann