SINCE 1828
Triple Crown
nounDefinition of Triple Crown
1
: an unofficial title in horse racing representing the championship achieved by a horse that wins the three classic races for a designated category
2
: the unofficial title signifying the achievement of a baseball player who at the end of a season leads the league in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in
3
often not capitalized
: a set of three noteworthy awards, wins, or achievements in a particular field
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