foursome

noun

four·​some ˈfȯr-səm 

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

Examples of foursome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Several foursomes were still on the course when Kin and Schultz returned to the 18th tee box to begin a sudden death playoff. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024

Donna explained that during the famous foursome's beach day, Travis realized that Cooper would be appearing at the same QVC event as his mom. —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

foursome

noun

four·​some ˈfōr-səm 

ˈfȯr-

1

: a group of four persons or things

2

: a golf match between two pairs of partners