three
noun
a cardinal number, 2 plus 1.
threes
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pluralof three.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The par threes are also likely to generate plenty of drama, especially the 15th where matches will reach a crucial stage.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Pre-season coaching has reinforced the players' understanding around supporting team-mates to create clusters of threes.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Good things do not always come in threes, and Lord's did not follow Wembley and Twickenham in hosting landmark moments of recent English sporting history.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
He doubled that number of made threes in the first half of Game 2.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
As they walked, they moved in small groups of twos and threes.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
