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triple

[ˈtrɪpl]

triple Definition

  • 1consisting of three parts or things
  • 2three times as much or as many

Using triple: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "triple" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She ordered a triple espresso.

  • Example

    The company's profits have tripled since last year.

  • Example

    The recipe calls for triple the amount of sugar.

  • Example

    The team scored a triple play in the ninth inning.

triple Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for triple

Antonyms for triple

Idioms Using triple

  • a situation where three negative events occur simultaneously or in quick succession

    Example

    The company faced a triple whammy of declining sales, rising costs, and a major lawsuit.

  • triple play

    a rare feat in baseball where the defense records three outs in a single play

    Example

    The team pulled off a triple play in the ninth inning to secure their victory.

  • a type of professional wrestling match involving three wrestlers competing against each other

    Example

    The triple threat match at WrestleMania was one of the most anticipated matches of the night.

Phrases with triple

  • a person who is highly skilled in three different areas, especially in performing arts

    Example

    She is a triple threat with her singing, dancing, and acting abilities.

  • a title awarded to a horse that wins three major races in a single season

    Example

    The horse won the Triple Crown by winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.

  • an athletic event in which the participant jumps three times, first on one leg, then on the other, and finally makes a long jump

    Example

    He set a new world record in the triple jump at the Olympics.

Origins of triple

from Latin 'triplex', meaning 'threefold'

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Summary: triple in Brief

The term 'triple' [ˈtrɪpl] refers to something consisting of three parts or things, or being three times as much or as many. It can be used as an adjective, verb, or noun, as in 'She ordered a triple espresso,' 'The company's profits have tripled since last year,' and 'The team scored a triple play in the ninth inning.' 'Triple' extends into phrases like 'triple threat,' and idioms like 'triple whammy,' denoting a situation where three negative events occur simultaneously.

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