: consisting of or made in three pieces
a three-piece suit

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This three-piece Tommy Bahama quilt set delivers snuggly but cooling comfort, as it’s made from 100 percent cotton. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 This three-piece set comes with dishwasher-, freezer- and microwave-safe measuring cups in 1-, 2- and 4-cup sizes. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 The three-piece dinner is $15 for adults. Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026 The three-piece sofa can often be too predictable and will not contribute to a contemporary look. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for three-piece

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First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of three-piece was in 1904

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“Three-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-piece. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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