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triple play

American

noun

Baseball.

a play in which three put-outs are made.

triple play British

noun

the supply to a customer by one provider of telephone, internet, and television services

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Etymology

Origin of triple play

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

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In my first game, I turned an unassisted triple play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

And while Dodgers decision-makers didn’t necessarily subscribe to the theory, they were admittedly unsure if the dynamic would impede their trans-Pacific triple play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

Memorable moment: Cleveland second baseman Bill Wambsganss turns an unassisted triple play in Game 5.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

Despite being the first team since Detroit in 2017 to hit a grand slam and turn a triple play in the same game, the Angels woes continue.

From Washington Times • Aug. 19, 2023

They were wearing black headphones, and they were pretty psyched about a triple play.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate

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