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

Bridget Carleton hit seven three-pointers, scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Fire (11-19), who lost their fifth straight, four times allowing 100-plus points. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Rhyne Howard's three-pointer with 25 seconds to play cut the deficit to one and set the stage for Gray's heroics. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 30 July 2026

The post showcased some of Clark’s best plays, including a coast-to-coast and-1, one of her four steals leading to a transition three, and of course, her last three-pointer to give the Fever the lead for good. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026

Among players taller than 6-foot-7, took at least four three-pointers per game and played in more than 15 games, Portis owned the top three-point shooting percentage in the NBA last regular season. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 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