hat trick
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It may surprise some people to learn that the term "hat trick" as it relates to sports actually originated in British cricket. A bowler who retired three batsmen with three consecutive balls was entitled to a new hat at the expense of the club to commemorate this feat. Eventually, the phrase was applied to a single player scoring three goals in any goal sport and later to three victories or successes in sports as different as horse racing and golf. The phrase finally broadened to include a string of three important successes or achievements in any field.
Examples of hat trick in a Sentence
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The Israeli completed his hat trick from the penalty spot in the 84th minute after Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets was called for a foul on Zaha when attempting a slide tackle in the 18-yard box.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Playing a man down while trailing by two goals, Miami couldn’t prevent Toklomati’s hat trick in the 84th minute.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
Drew Pavao netted a hat trick, while Owen Borges scored twice as Case rolled to an 11-0 rout of Tri-County.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Hat trick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hat%20trick. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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