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noun

foursome

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noun
1
A group of four people, especially as a team or in a game like golf.
"The foursome teed off early to beat the crowds."

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In plain EnglishA group of exactly four people doing something together, often used for golf pairings or social outings.

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foursomes plural

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The _____ teed off early to beat the crowds.

Etymology

From four plus the suffix -some, meaning "a group of."

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