thrice

adverb

ˈthrīs 

1

: three times

—often used in combination

thrice-married

2

a

: in a threefold manner or degree

b

: to a high degree

Examples of thrice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Russell ran first four times, Leclerc, thrice; Hamilton, twice; and Carlos Sainz, once. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026

Brazil has won it five times, while Germany and Italy are four–time winners and defending champ Argentina has won it thrice. — Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 7 June 2026

There’s also a barrel proof version, released thrice per year and generally beloved by bourbon fans for its combination of quality and price. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Expectations ran high at the unveiling of this 24-suite little sister for the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, which is thrice the size. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English thrie, thries, from Old English thriga; akin to Old Frisian thria three times, Old English thrīe three

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for thrice

• dice
• feis
• gneiss
• grice
• ice
• lice
• mice
• slice
• spice
• splice
• trice
• twice

Kids Definition

thrice

adverb

ˈthrīs 

1

: three times

2

: to a high degree