Meaning & Definition of word "Threesome"

Threesome

/ˈθriː.səm/

noun:

  • 1. A sexual encounter involving three people.
    • Example: They decided to have a threesome to explore their sexuality together.
  • 2. A group of three people who are interacting or engaged in an activity together.
    • Example: The singers formed a threesome for a special performance at the festival.
  • 3. The act of having a sexual encounter with three people.
    • Example: 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.

Related Words

triad:

A group of three.

triplet:

One of three siblings born at the same time.

trifecta:

A group of three successful outcomes.

Slang Meanings of threesome

Meaning: A casual sexual encounter with three people.

Example Sentence: They had a wild night involving a threesome with some friends.

Meaning: A fun or adventurous romantic situation involving three individuals.

Example Sentence: They joked about planning a threesome for their anniversary.