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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In no time the twosome appear onstage, dressed in absurd muscle suits made to look like superhero costumes. Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024 Once the twosome arrived at Kayce and Monica’s, John’s youngest child admitted that his family couldn’t afford the inheritance tax on the ranch — and noted that neither could Thomas. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024 The song, which the duo’s Dan Smyers co-wrote, is the title cut from the pair’s LP that entered at its No. 9 Top Country Albums high in September 2023, becoming the twosome’s fifth top 10. Jim Asker, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024 Adames and Chapman give the Giants a middle-of-the order presence while securing the left side of the infield for the rest of the decade as the richest twosome in the game. Jack Magruder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for twosome 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 17 Jan. 2025.

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twosome

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

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