three-pointer

noun

three-point·​er ˈthrē-ˈpȯin-tər 

: a basketball shot or field goal from beyond the three-point line

Examples of three-pointer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The forward tied a postseason franchise record with four three-pointers in a half. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

On the bright side for Indy, Kelsey Mitchell broke the single-season three-pointer record, hitting her 135th of the season to pass Rhyne Howard (134). — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Even after 40 years, filing a game story on time still feels like sinking a three-pointer at the buzzer. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Rhyne broke the record for most three-pointers in a season in WNBA history with this three-pointer. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for three-pointer

• jointer
• pointer

Kids Definition

three-pointer

noun

: a basketball shot or field goal from beyond the three-point line