triple

/ˈtɹɪp.əl/
adjectivenounverb

Made up of three related elements, often matching

NWL Collins ENABLE

Adjective 4 meanings

  1. Made up of three related elements, often matching

    “The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.”

  2. Of three times the quantity; treble.

    “Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.”

  3. Designed for three users.

    “a triple room”

  4. Folded in three; composed of three layers.

Noun 4 meanings

  1. Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc.

  2. A drink with three portions of alcohol.

    “I've had a hard day; make that a triple.”

  3. Three runs.

  4. A hamburger with three patties.

    “I'd like a triple with cheese.”

Verb 4 meanings

  1. To multiply by three.

    “The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter.”

  2. To get a three-base hit.

    “The batter tripled into the gap.”

  3. To become three times as large.

    “Our earnings have tripled in the last year.”

  4. To serve or operate as (something), in addition to two other functions.

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

PIE word *tréyes From Middle English triple (also þripell), from Latin triplus. Doublet of treble.

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TRIPLE at a glance

TRIPLE has 6 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (T 1 + R 1 + I 1 + P 3 + L 1 + E 1) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,197 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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