triplex

1 of 2

noun

tri·​plex ˈtri-ˌpleks  ˈtrī- 

: something (such as an apartment) that is triplex

triplex

2 of 2

adjective

1

: threefold, triple

triplex windows

2

: having three apartments, floors, or sections

triplex buildings

triplex apartments

a triplex theater

Synonyms of triplex

Adjective

• triple

Examples of triplex in a Sentence

Adjective

a triplex house that features a separate apartment on each floor

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The triplex’s renovation was done by Axel Vervoordt, who previously worked with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West on designing their Calabasas mansion. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026

Highland Theatre owner Dan Akarakian confirmed to the Los Angeles Times on March 1, 2024, that he was forced to shut his doors as business at his triplex never fully bounced back from pre-2020 times. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026

Adjective

Click here to see all the photos of the triplex penthouse. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026

The board approved first reading of the annexation along with a preliminary development plan and a conditional use permit to allow triplex buildings at its Tuesday night meeting. —Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin, from tri- + -plex -fold — more at -fold

First Known Use

Noun

1571, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for triplex

• annex
• annexe
• apex
• aztecs
• carex
• codecs
• codex
• convex
• cusecs
• duplex
• execs
• fedex

Kids Definition

triplex

1 of 2 adjective

tri·​plex ˈtrip-ˌleks  ˈtrī-ˌpleks 

: triple entry 3 sense 2

triplex

2 of 2 noun

: something that has three parts (as an apartment with three floors)