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

During the third quarter of the game, Freedom stood and raised his arms in celebration of a three-pointer made by Sophie Cunningham, the Fever star who has also received vitriol for her stance on biological men participating in women’s sports. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Zhang uses his size and quick first step to attack the basket, while also knocking down three-pointers off the catch or on the move. — Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Sonia Citron made four three-pointers and scored 22 points for Washington, which had won three straight on the road. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

The film is directed by Gotham Chopra, portrays NBA superstar Stephen Curry reaching a record 4,000 three-pointers on the basketball court, and the shooting mastery behind the Golden State Warrior team leader’s sporting greatness. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 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