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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

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Rico Dowdle only notched six rushes — and still earned 38 yards, 6.3 yards per carry — and Chuba Hubbard only ran it thrice for 16 yards. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025 Chef Arnaud Lallement, who has thrice been awarded a Michelin star, has crafted a gourmet French menu and experience aboard the Destiny that would impress even frequent fine diners. Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 Ride your favorite coasters like The Beast once (or thrice), made even scarier at night. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2025 In their first 17 games, Minnesota is scheduled to plays the Kings thrice, along with Phoenix, Charlotte, Utah and Brooklyn. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thrice

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

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thrice was in the 12th century

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“Thrice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrice. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

thrice

adverb
1
: three times
2
: to a high degree

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