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twosome

noun

two·​some ˈtü-səm How to pronounce twosome (audio)
1
: a group of two persons or things : couple
2
: a golf singles match

Examples of twosome in a Sentence

We were the first twosome out on the golf course this morning. those sisters are a constant twosome, going everywhere together
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The twosome opted for fun ensembles at The National Board of Review 2004 Awards Gala in New York. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 Laine’s absence allowed St. Louis to move Brendan Gallagher onto the line with Jake Evans and Josh Anderson, a twosome that was simply not working with Laine but has worked tremendously with Gallagher, giving the Habs a veteran line to use in matchup situations. Arpon Basu, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2025 Anyway, the tribes obviously had to compete for supplies and would do so in pairs, with each twosome taking on a different stage. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025 But Cherry interrupts their twosome and a brawl ensues. Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for twosome

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Twosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twosome. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

twosome

noun
two·​some ˈtü-səm How to pronounce twosome (audio)
: a group of two persons or things

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