three-peat

noun

: a third consecutive championship
three-peat intransitive verb

Examples of three-peat in a Sentence

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Ken Mok Diamond Bar Money matters The Dodgers want a three-peat, and have spent a lot of money on Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker. Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 But the last team to actually have a shot at a three-peat was Toronto, winners in 1992 over Atlanta and 1993 over Philadelphia. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026 After Kim fell on her final run, failing to become the first snowboarder to three-peat at the Olympics, Choi became the youngest gold medal-winning snowboarder in Games history at 17 years and 101 days old. Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026 All eyes are on a Dodgers three-peat, which would equal the New York Yankees’ feat from 1998 to 2000 and firmly put the franchise in dynasty territory. The Sports Desk, NBC news, 26 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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