Foursome: meaning, definitions and examples
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foursome
[ ˈfɔːrsəm ]
golf
A group of four players in a game of golf, typically consisting of two teams of two players each.
Synonyms
group of four players, team of four
Examples of usage
- The foursome teed off on the first hole.
- They were the winning foursome in the golf tournament.
social
A group of four people who participate in an activity or event together.
Synonyms
group of four people, quartet
Examples of usage
- They decided to form a foursome for the card game.
- We went on a double date with another foursome.
Translations
Translations of the word "foursome" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quarteto
🇮🇳 चौकड़ी
🇩🇪 Vierergruppe
🇮🇩 kelompok empat
🇺🇦 четвірка
🇵🇱 czwórka
🇯🇵 四重奏 (しじゅうそう)
🇫🇷 quatuor
🇪🇸 cuarteto
🇹🇷 dörtlü
🇰🇷 사중주 (sajungju)
🇸🇦 رباعية
🇨🇿 čtyřka
🇸🇰 štvorka
🇨🇳 四重奏 (sìchóngzòu)
🇸🇮 četverica
🇮🇸 fjögurra hópur
🇰🇿 төртеу
🇬🇪 ოთხეული (otkheuli)
🇦🇿 dördlük
🇲🇽 cuarteto
Word origin
The term 'foursome' originated in the mid-18th century, combining the word 'four' with the suffix '-some' to indicate a group or set of four. Initially used in the context of golf, it has since expanded to refer to any group of four individuals participating in an activity together.