triplex

American  

[trip-leks, trahy-pleks] / ˈtrɪp lɛks, ˈtraɪ plɛks /

adjective

1. threefold; triple.

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noun

1. something triple.

2. Music. triple time.

3. an apartment having three floors.

4. a multiplex of three theaters or movie houses.

Triplex ¹ British  

/ ˈtrɪplɛks /

noun

1. a laminated safety glass, as used in car windows

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triplex ² British  

/ ˈtrɪplɛks /

adjective

1. a less common word for triple

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Etymology

Origin of triplex

1595–1605; < Latin triplex (stem triplic- ) threefold, equivalent to tri- tri- + -plex -plex

Example Sentences

Valerie Valentine bought a triplex in South Los Angeles two weeks ago, and already she wonders whether she made a terrible investment.

From Los Angeles Times

The new triplex method accomplishes a reduction in false negatives by using a "clever" quality control.

From Science Daily

Many locals see the triplex as the cornerstone of a historic neighborhood whose connection to the Arechiga family serves as an important reminder of a dark moment in the city’s past.

From Los Angeles Times

The last titles to screen at the triplex were Sony Pictures’ superhero film “Madame Web,” Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley biopic “One Love” and Focus Features’ quirky horror flick “Lisa Frankenstein.”

From Los Angeles Times

Tilson became homeless in February when he was forced out of the triplex he was renting south of Atlanta.

From Seattle Times