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

Europe was up 3-1 after foursomes Friday morning last fall and had the same result on Saturday, lengthening their lead to an insurmountable advantage. —Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 13 May 2026

But as the foursome form a relationship, they're made to confront their unique roles in a rigid world. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

The draft is headlined by prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson — a talented foursome many scouts believe are capable of become the next faces of the NBA. —Mike Stunson, USA Today, 11 May 2026

Jack was part of a foursome, the others being Mary Sue and Tommy and me. —Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 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