thrice

adverb

ˈthrīs 

1

: three times

—often used in combination

thrice-married

2

a

: in a threefold manner or degree

b

: to a high degree

Examples of thrice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Supermodel Winnie Harlow opened the show in a black minidress with red draping in the skirt and off the shoulder, followed by Siriano model muse Coco Rocha, who strutted the runway thrice, including closing the show in a striking sheer red ballgown. —Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025

So thrice suspended by the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler finds himself amid full embrace with the Golden State Warriors. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025

Redick played 15 years in the league, for six teams, and was traded thrice, two of them in midseason. —Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025

Solomun will perform not once but thrice with a weekend one set on the mainstage, a weekend two b2b with Anyma and a third set on the festival’s Freedom Stage. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English thrie, thries, from Old English thriga; akin to Old Frisian thria three times, Old English thrīe three

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

thrice

adverb

ˈthrīs 

1

: three times

2

: to a high degree