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 of junior Evie Allison, sophomore Aniya Scott, senior Asia Broussard and freshman Livia Allison will try to lower that time in Clovis. —Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026

The foursome join incoming freshmen Javonte Floyd and Joe Philon. —Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

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

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