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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The twosome’s third entry, Red White & Blue (Live), arrived at its No. 39 high in 2016. Jim Asker, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024 Even if Caroline and Kyle had not been in on voting Gabe, the others still would have had the numbers to take him out, but my admittedly uneducated guess is the vote may have then shifted to Genevieve if the Tuku twosome was not on board. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Seventeen twosomes will be in front of him, and Dunlap will be in the middle of the field on his own. Doug Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024 But the journey clearly takes its toll on the twosome. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Nov. 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 Dec. 2024.

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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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