foursome

[ fawr-suhm ]

noun

1. a company or set of four; two couples; a quartet:

   to make up a foursome for bridge.

2. Golf.
   1. a match between two pairs of players, each of whom plays their own ball.
   2. Also called Scotch foursome. a match between two pairs of players, in which each pair plays one ball and partners stroke alternately.

adjective

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

foursome

/ ˈfɔːsəm /

noun

1. a set or company of four
2. See greensome, fourball
   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
3. modifier of or performed by a company of four

   a foursome competition

Word History and Origins

Origin of foursome¹

First recorded in 1540–50; four + -some ²

Example Sentences

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.

From Time

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.

From Washington Post

In rough outline, the foursome could form an evolutionary chart of NFL quarterback play.

From Washington Post

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.

From Ars Technica

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.

From Washington Blade

"The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.

From Project Gutenberg

Foursome: A match in which four persons play: two on each side.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• club
• company
• lineup
• organization
• party
• side
• squad
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