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

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

The data center, developed by AVAIO Digital, will be the first of a three-phase development within Pittsburg Technology Park. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

The city tracks summer slide data through an eight-week, three-phase structure for summer literacy activities, Deitering said. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Bill Essayli said Thursday’s operation is part of a three-phase effort to reclaim MacArthur Park. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 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