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 Or Foundation — which has been operating around Kantamanto since 2011 — pulled together a three-phase plan, covering emergency operations, data collection and rebuilding, and direct distribution of financial relief to impacted market members. —Bella Webb, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025

In late September, Bamford unveiled a new commitment to football, including a $25 million, three-phase renovation of McGuirk that will be financed via various avenues. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2025

Walmart, for instance, is offering a three-phase Black Friday deal this season, starting on Nov. 14 and ending Dec. 1, which is Cyber Monday. —Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 15 Nov. 2025

The agreement requires a three-phase, multi-year transition to zero-emission machinery, which disturbs environmental advocates and even some board members. —Dan Walters, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2025

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