# foursome

/ˈfɔɹsəm/ (US) · /fˈɔːsʌm/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/foursome
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

a group of four people who are together for a specific activity, like playing golf or going out to dinner.

For teachers: a group of four people, typically engaged in a shared activity such as a round of golf or a social gathering.

## Examples

- We are playing golf with a foursome from the office.
- The restaurant was fully booked, so we had to wait for a table for our foursome.
- The championship match was decided by a single stroke, a moment that brought the entire foursome to a standstill on the final green.

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