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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Layer Zero’s six-piece launch collection will feature lightweight, flexible shapewear made from a blend of microfiber nylon and spandex offering four-way stretch, moisture wicking and frictionless bonded seams. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026 Pinspark Matching 2-Piece Lounge Set Pinspark's matching two-piece set has soft fabric with four-way stretch that's comfortable enough to rival your best pajamas. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 Zayn is one of the top guys on the SmackDown brand and earned his shot after winning a fatal four-way match over Trick Williams, Damian Priest and Randy Orton. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The defending Big West champions are now 5-5 in conference play and in a four-way tie for fourth place. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2026.

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