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

Hall had a 7-0 run of her own in the third quarter, capped by a three-pointer, and that started on the other end with Davidson’s block and defensive rebound. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

While Antetokounmpo’s midrange shot has been going in lately, the three-pointer is still not an efficient shot for him. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Atlanta recovered to trail just 14-12 after one quarter, and Reese’s three-pointer early in the second gave the Dream their first lead. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 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