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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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
Saturday Skin Yuzu Bright Besties Get Saturday Skin’s glowiest trio with the Yuzu Bright Besties set, which includes the eye cream, toner, and overnight sleep mask.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Nov. 2025
Following Cynthia Erivo's opening performance, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI — the trio of singers behind the Netflix megahit KPop Demon Hunters — will perform, along with Darlene Love, Ciara, Colbie Caillat, Lil Jon, and Busta Rhymes; to name just a few.
—Ivy Buck, NPR, 26 Nov. 2025
The trio also stood under a tree that was decorated with a tulle arch, while guests sat opposite on white chairs.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trio. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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