English

Adjective

three-way ‎(not comparable)

1. (attributive) relating to three different directions.

   a three-way valve

Derived terms

• three-way switch

Translations

Noun

three-way ‎(plural three-ways)

1. Sexual activity involving three persons; a threesome; a ménage à trois.
   • 2007, Lainie Speiser, Threesomes: For Couples Who Want to Know More, page 22:

     But how many men will actually admit to having had a three-way with another man and one woman?

   • 1995, Deborah Abbott, Ellen Farmer, From Wedded Wife to Lesbian Life: Stories of Transformation, page 263.

     I had a three-way with two other women in my class.

   • 1992, Dennis Cooper, Frisk, page 117.

     A guy Julian and you had a three-way with millions of years ago. I used to watch you guys **** through the keyhole sometimes.

2. A serving of Cincinnati chili with spaghetti and cheese.

References

• “three-way” (US) / “three-way” (UK) in Oxford Dictionaries, Oxford University Press.