Dictionary
four•some
Pronunciation: (fôr'sum, fōr'-), [key]—
n.
1. a company or set of four; two couples; a quartet:
to make up a foursome for bridge.
2. Golf.
a. a match between two pairs of players, each of whom plays his or her own ball.
b. Also called Scotch foursome. a match between two pairs of players, in which each pair plays one ball and partners stroke alternately.
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adj.
consisting of four persons, things, etc.; performed by or requiring four persons.
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