Triple Crown

American  

[trip-uhl kroun] / ˈtrɪp əl ˈkraʊn /

noun

1. an unofficial title held by a horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes in a single season.

2. a usually unofficial title held by someone who wins three major awards, achievements, or championships in the same year.

   She's the youngest player to have won the league's pitching triple crown (wins, ERA, and strikeouts) two years in a row.

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triple crown British  

noun

1. RC Church the Pope's tiara

2. horse racing the winning of three important races in one season

3. (often capitals) rugby Union a victory by Scotland, England, Wales, or Ireland in all three games against the others in the annual Six (formerly, Five) Nations Championship Compare grand slam

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Example Sentences

Following the tournament's rest week, Ireland conclude the Six Nations with successive home clashes against Wales and Scotland next month as they bid to win the Triple Crown and keep pace with France.

From Barron's

Whatever happens against France they will be playing for a Triple Crown in Dublin.

From BBC

Scotland will win a first Triple Crown since 1990 if they can beat Ireland in Dublin on 14 March.

From BBC

Scotland continued their bid for the Six Nations Triple Crown as they came from behind to beat Wales 26-23 in a thrilling game at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

From Barron's

Scotland will now try to complete their first Triple Crown since 1990 when they go to Dublin to face Ireland in the final round of the tournament.

From Barron's