1
: a number that is one more than 2 see Table of Numbers
2
: the third in a set or series
the three of hearts
3
a
: something having three units or members
b
three
adjective
three
pronoun, plural in construction
Examples of three in a Sentence
“What time is it?” “It's three.”
I leave each day at three.
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First Zak Starkey, then Josh Freese, and now our rule of threes for kick-ass Gen-X drummers is complete.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Steward’s ability to get to the rim and draw fouls allowed for catch-and-shoot threes for teammates.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
The 19-year-old guard missed two corner threes and was called for a charge on a drive to the basket during the first five minutes of Saturday’s contest, and ended up finishing the first half scoreless and without an assist in 10 minutes.
—Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
The 24-year-old Lewis has averaged 5.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 39.7 percent from the field and 29.4 percent on threes during those NBA appearances.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Steward’s ability to get to the rim and draw fouls allowed for catch-and-shoot threes for teammates.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
The 19-year-old guard missed two corner threes and was called for a charge on a drive to the basket during the first five minutes of Saturday’s contest, and ended up finishing the first half scoreless and without an assist in 10 minutes.
—Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
The 24-year-old Lewis has averaged 5.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 39.7 percent from the field and 29.4 percent on threes during those NBA appearances.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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“Three.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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three
noun1
: a number that is one more than 2 see number
2
: the third in a set or series
the three of hearts
3
a
: something having three units or members
b
three
adjective or pronoun
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