1
: a number that is one more than 2 see Table of Numbers
2
: the third in a set or series
the three of hearts
3
a
: something having three units or members
b
three
adjective
three
pronoun, plural in construction
Examples of three in a Sentence
“What time is it?” “It's three.”
I leave each day at three.
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Powell totaled three points on 1-of-5 shooting from the field and 1-of-4 shooting on threes, three rebounds and two assists in 10 first-half minutes before his groin issue forced him to exit the game early.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The hosts hit seven of their first 13 threes, including three straight makes that put them ahead 41-30 midway through the second quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Reynolds, who went 9 of 11 from the free throw line, had 15 of his 23 points in the second half while Ellis scored all 10 of his points in the second half including a pair of threes in the third quarter.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Mina seems to be a fan of foods that come in threes, starting meals with a round-up of french fries and offering triple sauce options for steak entrees.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The hosts hit seven of their first 13 threes, including three straight makes that put them ahead 41-30 midway through the second quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Reynolds, who went 9 of 11 from the free throw line, had 15 of his 23 points in the second half while Ellis scored all 10 of his points in the second half including a pair of threes in the third quarter.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Mina seems to be a fan of foods that come in threes, starting meals with a round-up of french fries and offering triple sauce options for steak entrees.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Three.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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three
noun1
: a number that is one more than 2 see number
2
: the third in a set or series
the three of hearts
3
a
: something having three units or members
b
three
adjective or pronoun
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