threesome

noun

three·​some ˈthrē-səm How to pronounce threesome (audio)
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
3
: a sexual encounter involving three people

Examples of threesome in a Sentence

the threesome has been playing music together since all three were in high school you don't see many threesomes at honeymoon resorts, but one bride had brought along her mother
Recent Examples on the Web All of that succeeds in holding our attention, and the climactic fight — a threesome — is shot and choreographed with brutal visual wizardry. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024 Yes, Rahm will start defense of his Masters title with 2023 amateur king Nick Dunlap in the threesome (with 2022 U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick). Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024 The most notable group playing the North on Wednesday is the threesome that includes Patrick Cantlay (6), Collin Morikawa (12) and Sahith Theegala (19). Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2024 Vomit is spewed, drugs are shoved in bodily orifices, threesomes are had with professional basketball players. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 6 July 2023 Upon his return from the bathroom, McMahon and his ‘friend’ actively resumed the threesome, which lasted over an hour and a half, while Ms. Grant remained covered in McMahon’s filth. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2024 The Timberwolves’ threesome was better than the Los Angeles Clippers’ top triumvirate Sunday night in a 109-105 win at Target Center, one that became a late gut-check for the home team. Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2024 Freddie says she’s had a threesome with two guys, one of whom looked a bit like Philippe. John Hopewell, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024 In the threesome right behind was Lucas Glover, who pulled even with a birdie at 10 before a double bogey at the 11th. Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of threesome was in the 14th century

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“Threesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/threesome. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

threesome

noun
three·​some ˈthrē-səm How to pronounce threesome (audio)
: a group of three
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