triplet
noun
one of three children or offspring born at the same birth.
triplets
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pluralof triplet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Very rare triplets in Los Angeles came close to breaking a world record.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
And they all came out a healthy weight — a combined 19 pounds, about three pounds short of the world record total weight for triplets, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
In Canterbury, Kent, triplets Scarlett, Grace and Tabby Taylor said they were ecstatic for themselves and each other after getting into their first choice universities.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
"When that happens, triplets easily fizzle out before they ever meet. Molecules must be close enough for energy to transfer but separated enough to prevent quenching of excitons."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
As they rode back in the car, Mrs. Contreras finally explained to him that the Haydensons were going to have triplets and had changed their mind about keeping Danny.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
