triple-A

noun

tri·​ple-A ˈtri-pəl-ˈā 

variants or less commonly triple-A battery

: aaa battery

Examples of triple-A in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bench coach John Schneider takes over as manager on an interim basis, and Casey Candaele is promoted from triple-A Buffalo to step into the breach left by Schneider on the coaching staff. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

And while the state can again boast a triple-A rating from three firms, the split from Moody’s is attention-grabbing. — Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026

West Sacramento has begun its second season as host to the Athletics — and its 27th season hosting the triple-A River Cats — with the two teams sharing the River Cats’ minor-league ballpark as the A’s prepare to relocate to Las Vegas. — Sacbee.com, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above