foursome

[ fawr-suhm ]

noun

1. a company or set of four; two couples; a quartet:

   to make up a foursome for bridge.

2. Golf.
   1. a match between two pairs of players, each of whom plays their own ball.
   2. Also called Scotch foursome. a match between two pairs of players, in which each pair plays one ball and partners stroke alternately.

adjective

1. consisting of four persons, things, etc.; performed by or requiring four persons.

foursome

/ ˈfɔːsəm /

noun

1. a set or company of four
2. sport a game between two pairs of players, esp a form of golf in which each partner in a pair takes alternate strokes at the same ball Compare fourball greensome
3. modifier of or performed by a company of four

   a foursome competition

Word History and Origins

Origin of foursome¹

First recorded in 1540–50; four + -some ²

Example Sentences

"The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.

From Project Gutenberg

Foursome: A match in which four persons play: two on each side.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• club
• company
• lineup
• organization
• party
• side
• squad
• unit