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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There is a four-way tie for fourth place as four different players surged to put themselves into contention going into the final round. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025 And to top it off, they’re made from ultra-soft, four-way stretch fabric for enhanced flexibility and airflow. Emily Weaver, People.com, 17 July 2025 These naturally breathable shorts are designed to be your go-to travel bottoms with their four-way stretch, sweat-wicking fabric, and streamlined fit (which is intentional to give the glutes and thighs breathing room). Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 And like every piece in the Align Collection, this wardrobe workhorse is made of super soft fabric with four-way stretch. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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