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

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

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

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