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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Last night, its extended section stretched to 16 minutes, built on deep, psychedelic grooves and the foursome’s remarkable instrumental interplay. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 2026 The foursome was seated arm in arm, wearing replica jerseys of Spain’s team and celebrating the country’s dramatic semifinal win over France. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026 The raging waters and lush countryside that surround the foursome, however, are actually nowhere near the American midwest; cameras were rolling throughout the Canadian province of Manitoba and its capital city, Winnipeg. — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 The foursome took their seats in the front row of the Royal Box at Centre Court, where the Princess of Wales, who is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, usually sits for the finals. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for foursome

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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

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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