three-point line

noun

ˈthrē-ˈpȯint- 

: a line on a basketball court forming an arc at a set distance (such as 22 feet) from the basket beyond which a field goal counts for three points

Examples of three-point line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So, Doncic just tossed up the three-pointer from the three-point line on the Portland side of the court that banked in as time expired. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Texas Southern went 13 possessions without even getting the ball inside the three-point line in the second quarter. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The former Duke star was 5 for 8 from the three-point line, drilling a couple from Steph Curry range. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

With the Heat’s offense often spacing all five players around the three-point line, Antetokounmpo will have plenty of room to operate as one of the most powerful drivers in the NBA. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for three-point line

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline

Kids Definition

three-point line

noun

: a line on a basketball court forming an arc at a set distance (as 22 feet) from the basket beyond which a field goal counts for three points