Threesome: meaning, definitions and examples

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threesome

[ ˈθriːsʌm ]

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sexual activity

A sexual activity involving three people, typically two of one gender and one of another, or all three of the same gender. Threesomes can involve various combinations of sexual acts and are often a fantasy for many people.

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Examples of usage

Last night, they had a threesome with their neighbor.
She mentioned that she wants to try a threesome with her partner.

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group activity

An activity or situation involving three people working together or interacting in some way. Threesomes can also refer to a group of three friends or colleagues.

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Examples of usage

The trio formed a strong threesome and won the competition.
They make a great threesome when it comes to brainstorming ideas.

Translations

Translations of the word "threesome" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trio

🇮🇳 तीन लोगों का समूह

🇩🇪 Dreiergruppe

🇮🇩 bertiga

🇺🇦 трійця

🇵🇱 trójka

🇯🇵 スリーサム

🇫🇷 trio

🇪🇸 trío

🇹🇷 üçlü

🇰🇷 세 사람

🇸🇦 ثلاثية

🇨🇿 trojice

🇸🇰 trojica

🇨🇳 三人组

🇸🇮 trojka

🇮🇸 þríeyki

🇰🇿 үштік

🇬🇪 სამეულა

🇦🇿 üçlük

🇲🇽 trío

Word origin

The term 'threesome' originated in the late 19th century, combining the word 'three' with the suffix '-some' indicating a group. It has been used to refer to various groupings of three individuals, both in sexual and non-sexual contexts.