1
: a number that is one more than 2 see Table of Numbers
2
: the third in a set or series
the three of hearts
3
a
: something having three units or members
b
three
adjective
three
pronoun, plural in construction
Examples of three in a Sentence
“What time is it?” “It's three.”
I leave each day at three.
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Powell contributed 22 points on 8-of-17 shooting from the field and 2-of-7 shooting on threes.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The veteran guard hit two fourth-quarter threes, drew a shooting foul and scored or assisted on six consecutive Celtics field goals.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Jahzeriah Esters led Everman (17-13, 3-6) with 11 points (3-threes) and Makhiya Dangerfield added 9 (3-threes) for the Bulldogs.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
White had the touch again after hitting a season-high seven threes in Sunday’s blowout win over Brooklyn, and the Bulls made 25 of 47 from beyond the arc.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The veteran guard hit two fourth-quarter threes, drew a shooting foul and scored or assisted on six consecutive Celtics field goals.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Jahzeriah Esters led Everman (17-13, 3-6) with 11 points (3-threes) and Makhiya Dangerfield added 9 (3-threes) for the Bulldogs.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
White had the touch again after hitting a season-high seven threes in Sunday’s blowout win over Brooklyn, and the Bulls made 25 of 47 from beyond the arc.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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three
noun1
: a number that is one more than 2 see number
2
: the third in a set or series
the three of hearts
3
a
: something having three units or members
b
three
adjective or pronoun
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