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

Their removal, Zibert said, is part of a three-phase improvement project underway in the west section of the park. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026

This handheld turbo fan boasts a high-speed, three-phase, brushless motor, with a maximum speed of 13,550 rpm, which is three times faster than ordinary handheld fans. —Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026

Following Maduro’s removal, the administration unveiled a three-phase roadmap intended to guide Venezuela through a political transition. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026

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