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 Wildcats struggled from outside in making just one of 13 three-pointers in the opening 20 minutes. — Los Angeles Times, 3 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

Four of Gaskins’ five makes during that run were catch-and-shoot three-pointers, an element of the forward’s game that Lucas wants to see more of. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 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