thrice

[thrahys]

adverb

1. three times, as in succession; on three occasions or in three ways.

2. in threefold quantity or degree.

3. very; extremely.

thrice

/ θraɪs /

adverb

1. three times

2. in threefold degree

3. archaic,  greatly

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrice¹

1150–1200; Middle English thries, equivalent to obsolete thrie thrice ( Old English thrīga ) + -s -s ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrice¹

Old English thrīwa, thrīga; see _three

Example Sentences

Her appearance comes after she refused the special prosecutor's summons thrice.

From BBC

Repeat the process twice or thrice more, until you’ve used up nearly all of your stock.

From Salon

He was thrice divorced in 10 years, and at least two of the divorces were acrimonious and required repeat court interference.

From Salon

Garcia won the seat in a special election and retained it in two subsequent elections, thrice defeating the same Democratic challenger, former state Assemblywoman Christy Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

I heard him say, “Just as nice at thrice the price!”

From Literature