twosome
Twosome (noun) means Two people or things considered together, as a pair. Example: “The comedy duo made an unlikely twosome on stage.”
How to use twosome
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pair of people, or something involving exactly two people.
Word forms
twosomes plural
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Etymology
Formed in Middle English from "two" plus the old suffix "-some," which is also seen in words like "foursome" and "handsome."
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What does “twosome” mean?
The word “twosome” means two people or things considered together, as a pair. In plain terms, a pair of people, or something involving exactly two people.
How do you pronounce “twosome”?
“Twosome” is pronounced TOO-suhm (/ˈtuːsəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “twosome” in a sentence?
Here is “twosome” used in a sentence: “The comedy duo made an unlikely twosome on stage.”
What is another word for “twosome”?
Words with a similar meaning to “twosome” include duo and pair.
What part of speech is “twosome”?
Depending on how it is used, “twosome” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “twosome” come from?
The word “twosome” comes from Middle English. Formed in Middle English from "two" plus the old suffix "-some," which is also seen in words like "foursome" and "handsome.".
How many meanings does “twosome” have?
“Twosome” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: two people or things considered together, as a pair.