1. plural of coulrophobe; people who have an intense or irrational fear of clowns
Usage: The singular form is 'coulrophobe'; Coulrophobia is the clinical term for the phobia

Examples

• Many coulrophobes avoid circuses and birthday parties where clowns might appear.
• The therapist specializes in treating coulrophobes who experience panic attacks around clowns.
• Some coulrophobes trace their fear back to a frightening childhood experience.
• Coulrophobes often find the exaggerated makeup and costumes deeply unsettling.
• The horror film was particularly disturbing for coulrophobes in the audience.