1
a
: allowing or affecting passage in any of four directions
b
: applicable to traffic from each of four directions
a four-way stop
2
: including four participants

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While Tiger would finish as the tournament runner-up and Woodland ended up in a four-way tie for sixth place, the ample T.V. time the duo garnered that afternoon proved invaluable. Mike Dojc, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 They’re made from four-way stretch denim, and they’re designed to lift and lengthen with some compression, according to the brand. Carly Totten, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024 Additionally, the drapey material features a four-way stretch to move with you as opposed to weighing you down, offering breathability along with optimal airflow and circulation to keep you comfortable in (pretty much) any condition or environment. Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024 Colorado won't be playing in the Big 12 championship game after finishing the regular season in a four-way tie for first place in the conference. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for four-way 

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-way was in 1824

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“Four-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-way. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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