triple-header

noun

tri·​ple-head·​er ˌtri-pəl-ˈhe-dər 

: a program consisting of three consecutive games, contests, or events

Examples of triple-header in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tip-off has been set for October 20, when NBC and Peacock will have a triple-header. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

The Blazers will play host to the Spurs as part of the Thanksgiving Eve triple-header on ESPN. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The creation of a third triple-header in the final 11 weeks of the season ahead of the Austin-Mexico-Brazil and Las Vegas-Qatar-Abu Dhabi trios was deemed acceptable. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 July 2026

The return of the Bahrain GP in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, creates a triple-header with Azerbaijan and Singapore, running from September 26 to October 11. — Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for triple-header

• cheddar
• header
• redder
• shredder
• spreader