Foursome: meaning, definitions and examples

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foursome

 

[ ˈfɔːrsəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: four, fourfold, fourteen, fourth.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,159 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.