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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Naturally, the thought of moving that trio to the other side of the Mississippi River was a topic of conversation.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Edgily eager to shoot their scenes and get a move on with their acting lives, the increasingly tetchy trio are stuck in virtual drydock as all actual moviemaking has drained away.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The actor himself handpicked the decidedly glitzy trio from the archives to accentuate Ken’s bold persona and flashy style.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to bringing a family legacy to Chicago as the son of ex-Bull Carlos Boozer, Cameron Boozer is a powerful force in the paint and at the rim who likely will shine the brightest of this trio in the NCAA Tournament.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Edgily eager to shoot their scenes and get a move on with their acting lives, the increasingly tetchy trio are stuck in virtual drydock as all actual moviemaking has drained away.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The actor himself handpicked the decidedly glitzy trio from the archives to accentuate Ken’s bold persona and flashy style.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to bringing a family legacy to Chicago as the son of ex-Bull Carlos Boozer, Cameron Boozer is a powerful force in the paint and at the rim who likely will shine the brightest of this trio in the NCAA Tournament.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trio. Accessed 11 Mar. 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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