threesome

three·some

noun \ˈthrē-səm\

Definition of THREESOME

1

: a group of three persons or things : trio

2

: a golf match in which one person plays his or her ball against the ball of two others playing each stroke alternately

Examples of THREESOME

1. <the threesome has been playing music together since all three were in high school>
2. <you don't see many threesomes at honeymoon resorts, but one bride had brought along her mother>

First Known Use of THREESOME

14th century

Related to THREESOME

Synonyms: triad, trifecta, trinity, trio, triple, triplet, triumvirate

Related Words: trilogy, triptych; triple crown; triplicate; triplex

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Rhymes with THREESOME

gleesome