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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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Lastly, the trio’s White/Coconut Milk/Smoke option is the most reserved of the bunch, opting for a mostly white upper that is balanced with accents of gray, silver and off-white.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Aqara has announced a new trio of smart locks for the UK market, with the Chinese smart home specialist expanding its compatibility for more awkward doors and closures.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The formula relies on a trio of exfoliating acids—beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid), polyhydroxy acid (gluconolactone), and lipohydroxy acid (a gentler salicylic acid derivative)—to gently loosen dead skin, decongest pores, and smooth the scalp.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trio. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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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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