triple-header

noun

tri·​ple-head·​er ˌtri-pəl-ˈhe-dər How to pronounce triple-header (audio)
: a program consisting of three consecutive games, contests, or events

Examples of triple-header in a Sentence

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The Woking squad pulled off two victories during the European triple-header, with their only slip-up being the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola where Max Verstappen of Red Bull was just too brilliant for Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to beat. Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 This means the first triple-header does not occur until Rounds 19 and 21 of the season, which include races in the United States (Austin, Texas), Mexico and Brazil. Luke Smith, New York Times, 10 June 2025 The Bay's undefeated run nearly came to an end last week twice, with the team playing two games in Monday's triple-header. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of triple-header was circa 1949

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“Triple-header.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple-header. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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