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

Antetokounmpo was everywhere, throwing a down a poster dunk over Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, hitting pull-up threes and assisting on a bunch of the Heat’s three-pointers. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

But the lead quickly expanded in the second half, thanks to a 15-0 run by Charlotte, which lasted nearly three minutes and was capped off by Allen’s three-pointer. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

Doncic hit three clutch three-pointers late in the fourth quarter and took a momentum-swinging charge to lead the Lakers to a nail-biting 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday at Delta Center. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

The forward tied a postseason franchise record with four three-pointers in a half. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 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