threesome

noun

three·​some ˈthrē-səm 

1

: a group of three persons or things : trio

2

: a golf match in which one person plays their ball against the ball of two others playing each stroke alternately

3

: a sexual encounter involving three people

Synonyms of threesome

• trio

Examples of threesome in a Sentence

the threesome has been playing music together since all three were in high school

you don't see many threesomes at honeymoon resorts, but one bride had brought along her mother

Recent Examples on the Web

But the high hopes for that threesome imploded after the Mavericks sent Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a deal before the trade deadline in 2025. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

The concept threesome was commissioned by the CEO of a chemical company transitioning into the aluminum business. — James Raia, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

The kids are out of the house and now is the time to ask his wife for a threesome. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026

The move would create one of the Western Conference’s most talented threesomes, with Leonard joining Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for threesome

• aneurysm

Kids Definition

threesome

noun

three·​some ˈthrē-səm 

: a group of three