threesome

American  

[three-suhm] / ˈθri səm /

noun

1. three forming a group.

2. something in which three persons participate, as certain games.

3. Golf. a match in which two players, playing alternately with one ball, compete against a third player who also plays one ball.

4. Also called threeway,.  Also called three-way,.  Also called ménage à trois.  a sexual encounter with three participants.

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adjective

1. consisting of three; threefold.

   a threesome consulting firm.

2. performed or played by three persons.

   a threesome game of catch.

threesome British  

/ ˈθriːsəm /

noun

1. a group of three

2. golf a match in which a single player playing his own ball competes against two others playing alternate strokes on the same ball

3. any game, etc, for three people

4. (modifier) performed by three

   a threesome game

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Etymology

Origin of threesome

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English word thresum; three, -some ²

Example Sentences

While this was going on, a magnificent little ball-striker, Gary Player, showed up from South Africa and made it a threesome.

From Los Angeles Times

While the initial rounds were played at a refreshing two-ball pace, the last lap was conducted in stodgy threesomes with half the field playing the back nine first.

From BBC

Defending champion Jason Day was in a large group trailing by three after he and Jordan Spieth, the biggest local favorite with Scheffler absent, struggled down the stretch playing in the same threesome.

From Seattle Times

In the threesome right behind was Lucas Glover, who pulled even with a birdie at 10 before a double bogey at the 11th.

From Los Angeles Times

Thursday in a threesome with Justin Thomas and Gary Woodland, who was granted an exemption after undergoing brain surgery late last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• trio