three-point line

noun

ˈthrē-ˈpȯint- 

: a line on a basketball court forming an arc at a set distance (such as 22 feet) from the basket beyond which a field goal counts for three points

Examples of three-point line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rosemount head coach Chris Orr said his team’s focus was on defending the three-point line and limiting ball movement. —Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026

Kennard, shooting 50% from the three-point line, is on track to become just the sixth NBA player to shoot 50% or better from three over an entire season. —Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026

Mikal Bridges tapped the offensive rebound to OG Anunoby, who took a step beyond the three-point line for a wide-open attempt to send the game to overtime. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026

Iowa then got three good looks from the three-point line in the final seconds but couldn't hit the tying shot. —Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for three-point line

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine

Kids Definition

three-point line

noun

: a line on a basketball court forming an arc at a set distance (as 22 feet) from the basket beyond which a field goal counts for three points