trifecta

American  

[trahy-fek-tuh] / ˈtraɪˌfɛk tə /

noun

1. Sports.

   1. a type of bet, especially on horse races, in which the bettor must select the first three finishers in exact order.

   2. a race in which such bets are made.

2. a group, set, or series of three; a triad.

   Plain yogurt is the perfect food, with its trifecta of carbs, protein, and fat.

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trifecta British  

/ traɪˈfɛktə /

noun

1. a form of betting in which the punter selects the first three place-winners in a horse race in the correct order

2. any achievement involving three successful outcomes

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Etymology

Origin of trifecta

First recorded in 1970–75; tri- + (per)fecta

Example Sentences

“The trifecta of rich valuations, increasing macro risk, and—perhaps most importantly—deteriorating company fundamentals is very dangerous,” the authors wrote.

From Barron's

The Santa period, along with the first-five-days indicator and the January barometer, together represent what Hirsch calls the “January indicator trifecta.”

From MarketWatch

The Santa rally period, along with the first-five-days indicator and the January barometer, together represent what Hirsch calls the “January indicator trifecta.”

From MarketWatch

Inspector General Max Huntsman’s sudden announcement last week that he was retiring from the position he’s held since its creation more than a decade ago completed a trifecta of departures of top law enforcement oversight officials this year.

From Los Angeles Times

“In this case, you had a trifecta,” said Michael Rohde, a former battalion chief with the Orange County Fire Authority who is now an emergency management consultant.

From Los Angeles Times