: consisting of or made in three pieces
a three-piece suit

Examples of three-piece in a Sentence

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The three-piece set includes two 20x26-inch matching pillow shams. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 There was a social media post about a woman who wore a black three-piece suit, with a white shirt, to her brother’s wedding. Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026 Dave was also the best-dressed in his family, often spotted in church sporting a three-piece suit. Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 The $5 menu also included three-piece Signature Chicken or three-piece tenders options served with two regular sides. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for three-piece

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of three-piece was in 1904

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“Three-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-piece. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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