three-peat

noun

: a third consecutive championship
three-peat intransitive verb

Examples of three-peat in a Sentence

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No dynasty has crumbled in Super Bowl like the Chiefs: The Chiefs went from the verge of a three-peat to a Super Bowl embarrassment. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 The Chiefs are aiming to become the first team in the Super Bowl era to three-peat. Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 After following it up with a second straight Super Bowl title in 2024, the Chiefs could be on the verge of making NFL history Sunday as the first team ever to achieve a three-peat, while the Eagles have their eyes set on revenge. Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025 That thrilling game will be tough to beat, especially since this is yet another rematch from recent years, after the Chiefs secured their first win of this potential three-peat against the Eagles in 2023. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for three-peat 

Word History

Etymology

blend of three and repeat

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of three-peat was in 1988

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“Three-peat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-peat. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.

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