Meaning & Definition
noun
A sexual encounter involving three people.
They decided to have a threesome to explore their sexuality together.
A group of three people who are interacting or engaged in an activity together.
The singers formed a threesome for a special performance at the festival.
The act of having a sexual encounter with three people.
The couple had a threesome at a party last weekend.
Etymology
The word 'threesome' is derived from 'three' and the suffix '-some', indicating a grouping.
Common Phrases and Expressions
three's a crowd:
A phrase used to suggest that a third person is unwanted or uninvited in a social situation.
trio:
A group or set of three people or things.
three-way:
Referring to an arrangement or agreement involving three parties.
Slang Meanings
A casual sexual encounter with three people.
They had a wild night involving a threesome with some friends.
A fun or adventurous romantic situation involving three individuals.
They joked about planning a threesome for their anniversary.