foursome
Foursome (noun) means a group of four people, especially as a team or in a game like golf. Example: “The foursome teed off early to beat the crowds.”
How to use foursome
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA group of exactly four people doing something together, often used for golf pairings or social outings.
Word forms
foursomes plural
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The _____ teed off early to beat the crowds.
Etymology
From four plus the suffix -some, meaning "a group of."
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Rhymes for foursome
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What does “foursome” mean?
The word “foursome” means a group of four people, especially as a team or in a game like golf. In plain terms, a group of exactly four people doing something together, often used for golf pairings or social outings.
How do you pronounce “foursome”?
“Foursome” is pronounced FAWR-suhm (/ˈfɔɹsəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “foursome” in a sentence?
Here is “foursome” used in a sentence: “The foursome teed off early to beat the crowds.”
What is another word for “foursome”?
Words with a similar meaning to “foursome” include tetrad.
What part of speech is “foursome”?
“Foursome” is a noun.