threesome

[ three-suhm ]

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 three-way,. a sexual encounter with three participants.

adjective

1. consisting of three; threefold:

   a threesome consulting firm.

2. performed or played by three persons:

   a threesome game of catch.

threesome

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of threesome¹

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

Example Sentences

The court heard the pair had been attempting to recruit a man to make up a threesome using the dating app Grindr, but their efforts had failed.

From BBC

The legal action also alleges Mr Brooks proposed to Jane Roe that they have a threesome with his wife, fellow country star Trisha Yearwood.

From BBC

Whatever one’s cultural or political perspective, there was plenty to quibble with in the event — and especially its coverage on NBC — whether it was the decapitated Marie Antoinettes, the book-nerd threesome, the foggy camera lenses, or the glaring lack of context or insight from the network’s commentators.

From Los Angeles Times

Hardy was in his threesome Friday, and made a 14-foot par after the delay to finish a round of 70, keeping him at 2 over for the week to just make the cut.

From Seattle Times

Instead, the raciest bits are assigned to Colin, who gets to writhe about with topless sex workers in a make-out session implying a threesome.

From Salon

Related Words

• ménage à trois