foursome
noun
a company or set of four; two couples; a quartet.
foursomes
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pluralof foursome.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although the local law embraces triads, foursomes and other group relationships, the language bars registering of couples who have already declared other partnerships.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Europe had come into the afternoon session with all the momentum, looking to extend an advantage of 7-5 after a tense morning of foursomes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
The format goes back to foursomes for the final round on Sunday, with a cheque worth £1m going to the winning pair.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
Poly households who end up hiring lawyers are most often throuples or foursomes seeking to protect jointly held assets, parent children in common and ensure they can care for one another in life-or-death crises.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
With a single exception, all the foursomes were made up for the afternoon.
From Fore! by Charles Emmett Van Loan
