1
a
: a group of four persons or things : quartet
b
: two couples
2
: a golf match in which two players compete against two others with players on each side taking turns playing one ball
broadly
: any golf match involving four players
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One day prior, the foursome enjoyed a double dinner date at Venice's Ristorante Da Ivo, one of George and Amal's favorite spots in the city.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
The foursome discussed how content geared towards local stories also often comes out triumphant.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2024
In addition to the awards, the foursome is planning a dinner curated by restauranteur Melba Wilson for attendees to enjoy, plus a list of surprise guests.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2024
The only surviving member of the foursome is Autumn Nelon Streetman (also Kelly’s daughter and Jason’s stepdaughter), who was not on the flight.
—Jim Asker, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2024
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
The foursome discussed how content geared towards local stories also often comes out triumphant.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2024
In addition to the awards, the foursome is planning a dinner curated by restauranteur Melba Wilson for attendees to enjoy, plus a list of surprise guests.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2024
The only surviving member of the foursome is Autumn Nelon Streetman (also Kelly’s daughter and Jason’s stepdaughter), who was not on the flight.
—Jim Asker, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2024
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foursome
noun
four·some
ˈfōr-səm 
ˈfȯr-
1
: a group of four persons or things
2
: a golf match between two pairs of partners
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