Triple

/ˈtrɪp.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group or set of three people or things.

The triple of friends traveled together every summer.

In sports, a hit that permits the batter to reach third base.

She hit a stunning triple in the last inning of the game.

verb

To make three times as much or as many.

If we triple our efforts, we can finish the project ahead of schedule.

To multiply by three.

To find the answer, simply triple the number you started with.

adjective

Consisting of three parts, things, or people.

The triple layers of the cake made it look very appealing.

Having three times the usual amount or degree.

He earned triple the salary he had last year.

Derived from the Latin word 'triplus', which means threefold.

triple threat

A person who excels in three areas.

triple check

To verify something three times for accuracy.

triple take

To look at something three times in astonishment.

triplet

A set of three similar things, especially three offspring born at the same time.

triangular

Having three angles or corners.

trinity

A group of three, especially in a religious context.

To do something three times particularly well.

He tripled down on his efforts and impressed everyone.

In reference to a tripling of something, often in a competitive context.

They went for the triple the challenge in the last round.