AAA

¹ American  

[trip-uhl-ey] / ˈtrɪp əlˈeɪ /

Or A.A.A.

abbreviation

1. American Automobile Association.

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AAA ² American  

abbreviation

1. Agricultural Adjustment Administration.

2. Amateur Athletic Association. Also A.A.A.

3. antiaircraft artillery.

4. Automobile Association of America. Also A.A.A.

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AAA ³ American  

Symbol.

1. a proportional shoe width size, narrower than AA.

2. the highest quality rating for a corporate or municipal bond.

3. Electricity. a battery size for 1.5-volt dry cells: diameter, 0.4 inch (1 centimeter); length 1.7 inches (4.3 centimeters).

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AAA British  

abbreviation

1. Amateur Athletic Association

2. anti-aircraft artillery See also triple A

3. Automobile Association of America

4. Automobile Association of Australia

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Example Sentences

Since last week, US average domestic fuel prices have risen 11 percent, according to the AAA's fuel price gauge.

From Barron's

The average cost of a gallon of regular gas in California is around $4.91, up 26 cents from a week ago and 48 cents from a month ago, according to AAA.

From Los Angeles Times

Retail gasoline prices climbed to $3.25 per gallon in the U.S., up almost 27 cents compared with a week ago, according to AAA.

From MarketWatch

Gas prices averaged $3.25 a gallon nationwide on Thursday, according to AAA.

From Barron's

His comments came after AAA reported a 27 cent increase in gasoline prices over the last week, to $3.25 per gallon nationally.

From MarketWatch