threesome

noun

three·​some ˈthrē-səm How to pronounce threesome (audio)
1
: a group of three persons or things : trio
2
: a golf match in which one person plays his or her ball against the ball of two others playing each stroke alternately
3
: a sexual encounter involving three people

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
Recent Examples on the Web Brandon Burke, part of a threesome called Brewhead Entertainment, said his group will do a podcast at the anniversary celebration. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2024 Another scene featured three young people running off for what looked like a threesome. Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2024 Doherty moved on to Charmed, in a threesome of witch sisters with Alyssa Milano and Holly Marie Combs. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2024 The Red Sox are heavily invested here, signing Mayer to a $6.64 million bonus, Anthony for $2.5 million and Teel for $4 million, and the idea is to bring this threesome up through the minors together. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for threesome 

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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 18 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

threesome

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