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Definition of twosome

twosome

/ˈtuː.səm/
two · some
Plural:twosomes
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• noun

1

A group of two people or things; a pair or couple.

Example

"The unlikely twosome quickly became best friends during their first semester at college."

2

A game, especially a round of golf, played by two people.

Example

"We scheduled an early morning twosome at the local golf course before the weekend crowd arrived."

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• adjective

1

Performed by, consisting of, or involving two people or things.

Example

"The dancers performed a lively twosome reel at the traditional festival."

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• Rhymes for twosome

• Nearby Words

twofer
twofold
twopence
twosome
tycoon
tyke
tyler

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English twosom ('together as two'), formed from two and the suffix -some denoting a group of a specified number.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twosome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twosome
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