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

Peterson will design the commemorative foursome of pins in his signature pointillism style, the foundation reports. —Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland drives at the 1st hole during the morning foursomes matches in the 2007 Walker Cup Matches held on the links of the Royal County Down Golf Club, on September 9, 2007 in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. —Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025

In addition to the foursome, Lawrence is also attached as an executive producer. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025

In the Beatles, the foursome were arguably equals. —Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025

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