plural trios
1
a
: a musical composition for three voice parts or three instruments
b
: the secondary or episodic division of a minuet or scherzo, a march, or of various dance forms
2
: the performers of a musical or dance trio
3
: a group or set of three
Examples of trio in a Sentence
He plays in a jazz trio.
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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In their sit-down interview with Fallon, the late-night host broke news to the trio that the film’s soundtrack had gone platinum, referencing the most recent Billboard 200 albums chart.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Walmart shoppers nationwide are urged to check their recent purchases after a trio of significant recalls affecting food and household goods sold through Walmart and its online channels were announced in early October.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
In the former, a careful, risk-averse approach saw Frank set up in a 3-5-2 system to thwart the creative threat from Luis Enrique’s side and congest central areas, with Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr an excellent, combative midfield trio.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Subsequent reporting that a trio of Cabinet members and even Pulte’s own relatives may have made similar missteps.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Walmart shoppers nationwide are urged to check their recent purchases after a trio of significant recalls affecting food and household goods sold through Walmart and its online channels were announced in early October.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
In the former, a careful, risk-averse approach saw Frank set up in a 3-5-2 system to thwart the creative threat from Luis Enrique’s side and congest central areas, with Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr an excellent, combative midfield trio.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Subsequent reporting that a trio of Cabinet members and even Pulte’s own relatives may have made similar missteps.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trio
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trio. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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trio
noun
plural trios
1
a
: a musical composition for three voices or instruments
b
: the performers of a musical trio
2
: a group or set of three
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