foursome

noun

four·​some ˈfȯr-səm How to pronounce foursome (audio)
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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The foursome delivers a wide range of skin-loving ingredients like antioxidants and hyaluronic acid that target fine lines and boost radiance. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 The foursome then all get a chance to sing together and have some fun with it, leading to a jokey moment when Chenoweth slaps her hand over Grande's mouth to keep her from overshadowing her. Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024 Once the four foursomes reach the ninth hole of the mini-tournament, a playoff between the four lowest-scoring players will decide the champion. Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024 The foursome will produce for Mixed Breed Films alongside Norman Golightly at Dark Castle Entertainment. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for foursome 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of foursome was in the 14th century

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“Foursome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foursome. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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foursome

noun
four·​some ˈfōr-səm How to pronounce foursome (audio)
ˈfȯr-
1
: a group of four persons or things
2
: a golf match between two pairs of partners

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