foursome

noun

four·​some ˈfȯr-səm 

1

a

: a group of four persons or things : quartet

b

: two couples

2

: a golf match in which two players compete against two others with players on each side taking turns playing one ball

broadly : any golf match involving four players

Examples of foursome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With both rows up, there’s still 28 cubic feet behind the third row, which is enough for a foursome’s worth of golf bags. —Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

Eventually, the film adds in Z’s best friends Tasha (Sasha Compère), Lauren (Dezi Bing), and Kel (Mars Rucker), as the foursome eventually reunite for their unpredictable road trip. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 16 June 2026

The story follows the original foursome — Cindy, Ray, Shorty and Brenda — reuniting when the same masked serial killer from the first film resurfaces. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026

Early registration is encouraged; the price per foursome is $650. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for foursome

• dorsum

Kids Definition

foursome

noun

four·​some ˈfōr-səm 

ˈfȯr-

1

: a group of four persons or things

2

: a golf match between two pairs of partners