twosome

noun

two·​some ˈtü-səm How to pronounce twosome (audio)
1
: a group of two persons or things : couple
2
: a golf singles match

Examples of twosome in a Sentence

We were the first twosome out on the golf course this morning. those sisters are a constant twosome, going everywhere together
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The field was trimmed to 54 players (paired in twosomes) for the final two rounds, with Saturday’s first group taking the tee at 7 a.m.. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025 But, in addition to that special dinner, bottle of wine, or shiny object, how about jetting to a romantic destination? Airlines, hotels and destinations are offering special packages for twosomes to luxuriate in couple time. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025 The twosome — who share Violet, 19, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — were seen arriving separately for a school play in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday, Jan. 26. Meredith Nardino, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025 The twosome made a rare public appearance together in November 2024 while attending a gala together at Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for twosome

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of twosome was in the 14th century

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“Twosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twosome. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

twosome

noun
two·​some ˈtü-səm How to pronounce twosome (audio)
: a group of two persons or things

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