three-peat

noun

: a third consecutive championship
three-peat intransitive verb

Examples of three-peat in a Sentence

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Brodie, a San Francisco native, delivered the 49ers’ first NFC West titles in a 1970-73 three-peat, which began with back-to-back NFC Championship Game appearances. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026 That's one way to ensure a three-peat! Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Tennessee won three straight from 1996-98, then UConn had its own three-peat from 2002-04. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026 So, has she been asked back for a three-peat? Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for three-peat

Word History

Etymology

blend of three and repeat

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of three-peat was in 1988

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“Three-peat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-peat. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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