foursome

[fawr-suhm]

foursome Definition

  • 1a group of four people or things
  • 2a game played by four players

Using foursome: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "foursome" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    They formed a foursome to play bridge.

  • Example

    The golf tournament was a foursome match.

  • Example

    The band consists of a foursome of musicians.

foursome Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for foursome

Phrases with foursome

  • a game played by four players, usually in teams of two, where each player takes turns hitting the ball until it is holed out

    Example

    The foursome in golf is a popular format for tournaments.

  • a game played by four players, where two pairs sit opposite each other and bid on the number of tricks they think they can take

    Example

    We played a friendly foursome in bridge last night.

  • a group of four musicians who perform together

    Example

    The string quartet is a well-known foursome in classical music.

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Summary: foursome in Brief

'Foursome' [fawr-suhm] refers to a group of four people or things, such as in 'The band consists of a foursome of musicians.' It also denotes a game played by four players, as in 'The golf tournament was a foursome match.' The term extends into phrases like 'foursome in golf,' and 'foursome in bridge,' which are popular formats for tournaments.