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

Examples of three-piece in a Sentence

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The three-piece detachable design assembles by clicking both arms to the base. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 Smith’s wiry, experimental headpiece was constructed to coordinate with his custom three-piece suited look courtesy of Ozwald Boateng. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025 Other modifications include a Ford racing supercharger that raises the horsepower to 624, three-piece wheels, a custom audio system and upgraded suspension components. Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The three-piece from Athens, Ala., known as Alabama Shakes is on a reunion tour after a hiatus of eight years. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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