Three

/θriː/

Meaning & Definition

numeral

The number equivalent to the sum of two and one; a numeral that represents this quantity.

I have three apples in my bag.

A group or set of three people or things.

The committee consists of three members.

The third in a series.

He finished in third place out of three competitors.

Old English 'þrīe', from Proto-Germanic '*þrijiz', from Proto-Indo-European '*tréi', meaning 'three'.

three's a crowd

A saying that suggests a third person is unwanted in a situation mostly between two.

three cheers

A phrase used to express enthusiasm or approval, typically calling for a loud cheer.

trio

A group of three people or things.

triad

A group of three, especially in music or art.

ternary

Consisting of three parts; threefold.

Three sheets to the wind

After three beers, he's three sheets to the wind.

The third wheel

I felt like the third wheel on their date.