1
a
: allowing or affecting passage in any of four directions
b
: applicable to traffic from each of four directions
a four-way stop
2
: including four participants

Examples of four-way in a Sentence

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Meanwhile, Scheffler was working to move out of a four-way tie for fifth place as third-round action played out. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025 For example: Cam Smith wore a four-way stretch blazer during Wednesday’s practice round. Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 The velour material is plush and made with four-way stretch. Nicol Natale, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Sporting a 46-32 record on the year so far, the Grizzlies are currently in a four-way tie with the L.A. Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for four-way

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-way was in 1824

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“Four-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-way. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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