foursome

[ fawr-suhm, fohr- ]

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noun

a company or set of four; two couples; a quartet: to make up a foursome for bridge.
Golf.
- a match between two pairs of players, each of whom plays their own ball.
- Also called Scotch foursome. a match between two pairs of players, in which each pair plays one ball and partners stroke alternately.

adjective

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

Origin of foursome

First recorded in 1540–50; four + -some²

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How to use foursome in a sentence

The shows even share a name-brand costume designer in Patricia Field, who outfits the foursome in individualized wardrobes of bright colors, lush fabrics and door-knocker earrings.
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Rose, seeking his first Masters title after two runner-up finishes, is two shots ahead of a foursome that includes Corey Conners, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Will Zalatoris.
Hideki Matsuyama’s sublime day at the Masters gives him a four-shot lead and a shot at history | Chuck Culpepper, Scott Allen | April 11, 2021 | Washington Post
In rough outline, the foursome could form an evolutionary chart of NFL quarterback play.
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Your crew could memorize some of the challenges, but an AI system would always watch for slip-ups—then pounce with dangerous, AI-controlled enemies for your foursome to contend with.
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Initially there was a blond male and female singer and a brunette male and female singer to round out the foursome in ways that were both visually and sonically appealing.
Former Avalon singer on coming out, getting ousted and where he is today | Joey DiGuglielmo | October 20, 2020 | Washington Blade

"The foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
A Popular Schoolgirl | Angela Brazil
foursome: A match in which four persons play: two on each side.
The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 1 of 2 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for foursome

foursome

/ (ˈfɔːsəm) /

noun

a set or company of four
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

(modifier) of or performed by a company of four: a foursome competition

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