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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Now everyone knows why Doncic is shooting a career-best from three-point range and why he practices those long-range threes all the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Over those two decades, Americans became accustomed to rates in the threes and fours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
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
But bad things come in threes, don't they?
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
They straggle away, in twos and threes or by themselves.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
