Definition of threesomenext
as in trio
a group of three 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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Recent Examples of threesome Her odyssey will lead to threesomes and lonely nights, but also difficult questions regarding how her faith and family may leave her perpetually adrift. Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 Eager to mix up their routines, and drawn to the way the muscular Bruin looks in his He-Man outfit at the Halloween ball, Doane and Con latch on to the idea of a threesome. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026 The crudo threesome gets things off to a good start, as does a very tangy lobster bisque. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 The Velvet Gang’s members are Black, and their heists involve the partnership of a white woman who serves as a decoy, by monopolizing salesclerks’ attention and leaving the threesome free to slip out with loads of merchandise. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for threesome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threesome
trio
Noun
  • Femi blasted Lesnar with a trio of body shots and running uppercuts in the corner.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Threesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threesome. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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