Meaning & Definition of word "Threesome"

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    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.