Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ménage-à-trois

Noun
/ˌmeɪ.nɑːʒ ə ˈtwɑː/
Definition
A domestic arrangement or sexual relationship involving three people.
Examples
  • They decided to enter into a ménage-à-trois to explore their relationship further.
  • The novel explores the complexities of a ménage-à-trois between its three main characters.
Meaning
The term describes a living or sexual arrangement between three individuals, often romantic or sexual in nature.
Synonyms
  • Triad
  • Threesome
  • Threesome relationship