triplet

noun

ˈtri-plət How to pronounce triplet (audio)
Definition of tripletnext
as in trio
a group of three the theater piece is actually a triplet of comedy sketches, all of them having romantic love as their theme

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Recent Examples of triplet Kenneth, who’s also a dad to son Bricen and triplet daughters Madison, Cassidy and Taylor, later posted an update on his Instagram Stories, showing the 13-year-old after her latest procedure. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 And Williams’ triplets with Lasichanh wore blue and white matching sets too. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 From 1998 to 2023, the triplet and multiple birth rate in the United States declined 62%, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for triplet
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  • Both yachts will provide fierce competition against Svea, owned by Swedish entrepreneur Niklas Zennström, when the trio meet at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez in late September.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
  • Spain’s trio of Rodri, Pedro Porro, and Pau Cubarsí are the Top 3 defenders of the tournament.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 18 July 2026
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  • But in China's calculation, proving progress toward a building a full nuclear triad was worth the risk of regional blowback, said Lyle Morris, senior fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • This triad begins with conviction, an unwavering belief in the vision that outlasts setbacks, like SpaceX's early rocket failures.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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