three-phase

adjective

ˈthrē-ˈfāz 

: of, relating to, or operating by means of a combination of three circuits energized by alternating electromotive forces that differ in phase by one third of a cycle

Examples of three-phase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The three-phase plan will conclude with a process of redrawing school boundaries, supporting families and staff through changes, and implementing logistics. —Kendrick Calfee february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026

At the core of the system is a three-phase alternator paired with an integrated rectifier. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026

Rubio on Wednesday fleshed out a three-phase strategy, including stabilization in Venezuela, economic recovery, and finally, a political transition there. —Chris Boccia, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026

The United States is preparing to take control of tens of millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil as part of a sweeping, three-phase strategy aimed at stabilizing the country, jump-starting its economy and steering toward a political transition, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for three-phase

• ablaze
• airways
• allays
• always
• amaze
• anglaise
• appraise
• archways
• arrays
• ashtrays
• assays
• ballets