Triple Crown

noun

1

: an unofficial title in horse racing representing the championship achieved by a horse that wins the three classic races for a designated category

2

: the unofficial title signifying the achievement of a baseball player who at the end of a season leads the league in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in

3

often triple crown : a set of three noteworthy awards, wins, or achievements in a particular field

Examples of Triple Crown in a Sentence

a horse that won the first leg of the Triple Crown

Who was the last player to win the Triple Crown in the American League?

Recent Examples on the Web

Meticulous Talent Management owner Angie Athayde Stevens, a leader in jockey sponsorships who has worked with over 100 brands, said that in the 2010s a brand paid seven-figures for a deal involving the entire team (owner, trainer, jockey and horse) attempting to complete the Triple Crown. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026

There's always a lot of excitement about the Preakness Stakes — the second leg of the Triple Crown — but this year's weekend is off to a tragic start. —Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026

There won’t be a Triple Crown at stake — both Golden Tempo and Renegade, the top two finishers at the Kentucky Derby, won’t be there. —Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 15 May 2026

The last Triple Crown winner was Justify in 2018. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Triple Crown

• chinatown
• tumbledown
• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown