1
a
: allowing or affecting passage in any of four directions
b
: applicable to traffic from each of four directions
a four-way stop
2
: including four participants

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Shuham won nearly 42% of the vote in the four-way Democratic primary, which was open to all voters because no other candidates ran for the office. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Silayev skates very well for his size and has excellent footwork and a smooth stride, with strong four-way mobility. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 That’s the promise of Vuori’s silky-soft performance material, which is designed to naturally shed creases and also offers four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 Mills is the only incumbent in the four-way Republican primary. Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-way

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-way was in 1824

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“Four-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-way. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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