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

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Wrangler has a steal of a deal, including a carry-on, checked luggage, and small and large packing cubes for around $100; there’s an American Tourister three-piece set that’s marked down 50 percent, and even 61 percent off a perfect Samsonite checked and carry-on luggage duo. Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025 Timberland Unveils New Collaboration Telfar teams up with Timberland to drop a three-piece footwear collection that reimagines the classic Timberland boot through Telfar’s distinct lens. Essence, 29 Sep. 2025 Adding further flair to the shows was a powerhouse three-piece band that included Josh Baker, a drummer who toured with Carey, along with Montez Garner on bass and Keith Phelps on keyboards. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025 Flamaker 3-Piece Patio Furniture Set More than 2,000 Amazon shoppers just snapped up this three-piece conversation set that includes two lounge chairs and a side table. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for three-piece

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 8 Oct. 2025.

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