What does FOURS mean?

fours

Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: the number four
• Adjective: indicating a quantity consisting of four items or units

Pronunciations:

• US: /fɔrz/
• UK: /fɔːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fours" originated from the Middle English word "foure," which came from the Old English word "feower." It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the number four. As an adjective, it has been used since the 16th century to indicate a quantity consisting of four items or units.

Synonyms:

quartet, quadruple, tetrad, quadruplet, foursome, fourfold, quad

Related Words:

fourth, fount, flour, forum, foyer

Example Sentences:

• The dice rolled fours.
• The fours players were ready to start their game.
• She cut the cake into fours.
• The team was down by fours in the final quarter.