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triple-digit

American

[trip-uhl-dij-it] / ˈtrɪp əlˈdɪdʒ ɪt /

adjective

being in the hundreds or in a figure or amount from 100 through 999.

triple-digit budget figures.

Etymology

Origin of triple-digit

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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This can only be Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr., better known as Nolan Ryan, who joined the majors in 1966 and pioneered the art of throwing at triple-digit speeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“The principal risk is a sustained period of triple-digit oil prices,” he writes.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared last week that the business is growing at triple-digit rates, surpassing $20 billion in annual run rate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The triple-digit gains are a surprise, considering the fourth-quarter earnings Avis announced on Feb. 19.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Inflation, although down from recent triple-digit levels, is still a major weakness, and per capita output is among the world's lowest.

From The 1990 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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