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

In May, Moody’s also downgraded its U.S. sovereign debt rating to Aa1 from Aaa.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

The highest rating by S&P is AAA, while Moody’s is Aaa.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

“While the statement by Moody’s maintains the United States’ Aaa rating, we disagree with the shift to a negative outlook,” Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Moody's rates the U.S. government "Aaa" with a stable outlook, the highest creditworthiness it assigns to borrowers.

From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2023

“Why did he do that?” asked Mr. Aaa.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury