three-piece
Americanadjective
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Clothing. consisting of three matching or harmonious pieces, as an ensemble of coat, skirt, and blouse for a woman or a suit of a jacket, vest, and pair of trousers for a man.
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having three parts.
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of three-piece
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Warsh, who usually appears in public in a three-piece suit, may present the image Trump is looking for.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
"I was like a little old man. I used to speak like a grown-up. I wore three-piece suits and couldn't converse with other children," the 37-year-old says.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
The singers are backed by a live, three-piece band led by guitarist Dori Amarilio.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
A three-piece oak bedroom set has risen to $1,049 from $959 two months ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
When he took meetings around the borough, he wore a wool flannel three-piece.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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