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

Examples of three-piece in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The three-piece should be enough to satisfy one (try ’em with a side of fries or gyoza), with five being perfect to share. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024 This three-piece garden tool set includes a hand rake, transplant trowel, and hand trowel to help with planting, weeding, digging, and everything in between. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024 Despite the low price — i.e., $150-plus for a three-piece set — reviewers say that Coolife suitcases can withstand the rigors of travel. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024 The suit starts at about $500, is offered in various fabrics and comes in three-piece versions. Chloe Anello, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024 Someone get Murphy into a three-piece suit, peacoat, and newsboy cap, stat! Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024 To prolong the life and quality of your comforter, grab a three-piece duvet cover and pillow sham set like this one from Serta. Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 The Oscar winner did, however, have a hand in the creation of what’s elegantly placed on a luxe tray in front of her: a three-piece Chopard high jewelry set comprising a necklace, earrings and oversized ring (all one of a kind) featuring emeralds, turquoise and rubellite gemstones. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024 Terry Knight wanted the three-piece, the power trio. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Apr. 2024.

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