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

The original foursome reunited during 1989-99, playing live and releasing four new songs on The ‘Original’ Bad Co. Anthology. —Gary Graff, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025

Within the confines of this potential foursome, there are opportunities for psychological rigor, as well as chances to deal with issues including religious fundamentalism, male infertility and the gendering of romantic obsession. —Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025

Yiadom was part of a lively golf foursome during OTAs that included Kittle, fullback Kyle Juszczyk and receiver Trent Taylor. —Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024

Mace alleged more than 10,000 inappropriate videos can be linked to the foursome and claimed to have presented evidence to authorities. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for foursome

• dorsum

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