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• ter
  ter

  adverb

  (in prescriptions) three times.
• ter-
  ter-

  a combining form meaning “thrice,” used in the formation of compound words.
• ter.
  ter.

  abbreviation

  (in prescriptions) rub.

ter

¹ American  

[tur] / tɜr /

adverb

1. (in prescriptions) three times.

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ter- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “thrice,” used in the formation of compound words.

   tercentennial.

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ter. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) rub.

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ter. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. terrace.

2. territorial.

3. territory.

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ter- British  

combining form

1. three, third, or three times

   tercentenary

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Etymology

Origin of ter¹

From Latin

Origin of ter-²

< Latin, combining form of ter; akin to trēs three

Origin of ter.³

From the Latin word tere

Example Sentences

Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will undergo surgery on his injured hamstring on Friday, his club Girona confirmed on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Tuesday reports that veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will join neighbours Girona on loan.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

The results of ter Heide’s ongoing study won’t be published until sometime next year.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

The company developed ice-cream bites called Magnum Bonbon, which proved wildly popular in Europe and it is planning to bring to the U.S., ter Kulve said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Black knew he was goin’ ter have ter run fer it that night, knew it was a matter o’ hours before the Ministry was after him.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling