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

The foursome had been on the lot for a few months when the pandemic struck in March 2020. —Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026

Fitzpatrick and Scheffler faced off in Friday foursomes in the most recent event. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Soon, the foursome was appearing on ABC’s The Lawrence Welk Show and becoming regulars on NBC’s The Andy Williams Show, with two more brothers, Donny and Jimmy, eventually coming aboard. —Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026

In one snap, the foursome laughs as Crown Prince Christian pretends to grab his younger brother's neck. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 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