triweekly

[ trahy-week-lee ]

adverb

1. every three weeks.
2. three times a week.

adjective

1. occurring or appearing every three weeks.
2. occurring or appearing three times a week.

noun

, plural tri·week·lies.

1. a triweekly publication.

triweekly

/ traɪˈwiːklɪ /

adjective

1. every three weeks
2. three times a week

noun

1. a triweekly publication

Word History and Origins

Origin of triweekly¹

First recorded in 1825–35; tri- + weekly

Example Sentences

Triweekly newspapers—that is, three times a week—were also not unusual at the time.

From The Daily Beast

Do you receive bi- or triweekly emails reminding you of these facts?

From The Daily Beast

He would hear no news but that which she translated from the triweekly French paper published in the city.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a post office in the village, through which a triweekly mail passes to and from Natchez.

From Project Gutenberg