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 But Gusto’s threesome have managed to stay together. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 10 May 2024 So why is a threesome a big spectacle to begin with anyway? David Oliver, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 On top of its stellar gameplay, the original Hades was also beloved for its hot gods and open sexuality; players could woo both female and male characters, together, for a threesome with the right attitude. Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 6 May 2024 All of that succeeds in holding our attention, and the climactic fight — a threesome — is shot and choreographed with brutal visual wizardry. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024 Yes, Rahm will start defense of his Masters title with 2023 amateur king Nick Dunlap in the threesome (with 2022 U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick). Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024 The most notable group playing the North on Wednesday is the threesome that includes Patrick Cantlay (6), Collin Morikawa (12) and Sahith Theegala (19). Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2024 Vomit is spewed, drugs are shoved in bodily orifices, threesomes are had with professional basketball players. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 6 July 2023 Upon his return from the bathroom, McMahon and his ‘friend’ actively resumed the threesome, which lasted over an hour and a half, while Ms. Grant remained covered in McMahon’s filth. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2024

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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 17 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

threesome

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