twosome

[ too-suhm ]

adjective

1. consisting of two; two-fold.
2. performed or played by two persons.

noun

1. two together or in company; couple; duo.
2. Golf. a match between two persons.

twosome

/ ˈtuːsəm /

noun

1. two together, esp two people
2. a match between two people
3. modifier consisting of or played by two

   a twosome song

Word History and Origins

Origin of twosome¹

1325–75; Middle English (north); two, -some ²

Example Sentences

Another included a bizarre first — Rory McIlroy joining the twosome ahead of him, with players having to stand to the side as he teed off on the 18th hole.

From Seattle Times

The rest of the field will be in twosomes, one of many perks for the players.

From Seattle Times

Play was suspended at 12:50 p.m. with six twosomes yet to begin the round and 50 minutes before the final group — Lowry and Skinns — were scheduled to tee off.

From Seattle Times

There are whole areas of this twosome’s bond that remain unexplained.

From Los Angeles Times

Should we feel bad for the wallflowers, Oregon State and Washington State, who now become the tragic twosome?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• duo