threesome

noun

three·​some ˈthrē-səm How to pronounce threesome (audio)
Synonyms of threesomenext
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

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
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Then, the threesome went back to Europe, Germany, this time adding a third language to the children's repertoire. Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026 Got to watch out for those threesomes. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026 During Episode 3, Shipka's character is seen having a threesome with Henry (Kit Harington) and his wife Yasmin (Marisa Abela), who happen to yield an immense amount of power over her. Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 27 Jan. 2026 At UConn, there is a threesome that has stuck around. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for threesome

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of threesome was in the 14th century

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“Threesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/threesome. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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threesome

noun
three·​some ˈthrē-səm How to pronounce threesome (audio)
: a group of three
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