plural trios
1
a
: a musical composition for three voice parts or three instruments
b
: the secondary or episodic division of a minuet or scherzo, a march, or of various dance forms
2
: the performers of a musical or dance trio
3
: a group or set of three
Examples of trio in a Sentence
He plays in a jazz trio.
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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That trio could benefit from one-on-one time with coaches this weekend.
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Mike Kaye
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
In 2023, the trio keyed in on the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, a short distance from Ruben Flores’ house.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The core trio of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood is once again joined on the drums by Steve Jordan, who was the successor chosen by Charlie Watts prior to his death in 2021.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Bayern’s front three of Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz have hit 100 goals across all competitions this season, only the third trio since 2013-14 to reach the mark.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
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Mike Kaye
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
In 2023, the trio keyed in on the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, a short distance from Ruben Flores’ house.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The core trio of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood is once again joined on the drums by Steve Jordan, who was the successor chosen by Charlie Watts prior to his death in 2021.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Bayern’s front three of Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz have hit 100 goals across all competitions this season, only the third trio since 2013-14 to reach the mark.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for trio
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trio. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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trio
noun
plural trios
1
a
: a musical composition for three voices or instruments
b
: the performers of a musical trio
2
: a group or set of three
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