1. people who have an intense, irrational fear of clowns
Usage: plural form; coulrophobia is the phobia itself

Examples

• Many coulrophobics avoid circuses and birthday parties where clowns might appear.
• The therapist specializes in treating coulrophobics who experience panic attacks around clown imagery.
• Some coulrophobics report that their fear began after a frightening childhood encounter with a clown.
• Horror films featuring evil clowns are particularly distressing for coulrophobics.
• Coulrophobics often feel embarrassed about their phobia, which is more common than many people realize.