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 dialogue is part of the United States’ three-phase plan to bring about stabilization, economic recovery and political reconciliation, and democratic transition to Venezuela, with the aim of eventually holding new elections. — Anabella González, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

The data center, which the Pittsburg City Council approved in 2024, will be the first of a three-phase development within Pittsburg Technology Park along West Leland Road. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had laid out a three-phase plan for Venezuela, entailing stabilization, recovery, and, ultimately, a political transition. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 23 July 2026

Once fully completed by 2029, the three-phase project will be the nation’s largest solar and battery storage project to date. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 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
• atpase