threesome
threesome Lexical Profile
threesome Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sexual encounter involving three people at the same time.
"The television drama explored the complications that arose after the couple invited a third person into a threesome."
A group of three people engaged in an activity together.
"The unlikely threesome traveled across the continent together during their summer break."
A golf match played by three people, either with each player playing their own ball or with one player competing against a team of two playing alternate shots with a single ball.
"We booked an early morning tee time for our regular Saturday threesome."
Word Nuance & Usage
While traditionally used in neutral contexts such as golf or social outings to denote a group of three people, in contemporary casual usage the word frequently carries the specific connotation of a sexual encounter involving three people; speakers often prefer 'trio' for non-sexual groups to avoid ambiguity.