thrice

adverb

ˈthrīs 

1

: three times

—often used in combination

thrice-married

2

a

: in a threefold manner or degree

b

: to a high degree

Examples of thrice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Black Rod, per tradition, has to then use their staff to knock thrice on the door to gain entry to the Commons, where MPs will then follow them to the upper chamber to hear the King’s speech. —Armani Syed, TIME, 17 July 2024

Since being struck out just thrice in 109 plate appearances (getting rung up a paltry 2.8% of the time), Rutschman has only ascended. —Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024

The usually thrice weekly Around the NFL podcast, which dates back to 2013, hadn’t aired an episode since May 21. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 July 2024

Utica Antiques Market Held thrice yearly at the 25-acre Knights of Columbus park in Shelby Township, the Utica Antiques Market has been around since 1986. —Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English thrie, thries, from Old English thriga; akin to Old Frisian thria three times, Old English thrīe three

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

thrice

adverb

ˈthrīs 

1

: three times

2

: to a high degree