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

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That means you are paid twice a month, except for two months when you are paid thrice. Addy Bink, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2025 The deal has since been extended thrice and is set to remain in effect until at least 2028. Chad De Guzman, Time, 25 Apr. 2025 The fastest robot completed the race in 2 hours and 40 minutes, but only after falling down once and having its batteries swapped out thrice. Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 The Lakers shot just 38% from the field in the second quarter while turning the ball over thrice. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thrice

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of thrice was in the 13th century

Cite this Entry

“Thrice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrice. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

thrice

adverb
1
: three times
2
: to a high degree

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