triple threat

noun

1
: a football player adept at running, kicking, and passing
2
: a person adept in three different fields of activity
triple-threat adjective

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Serving up a triple threat of Pam’s ‘90s nostalgia, Bey donned three jaw-dropping looks made famous by Anderson. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024 However, as a result, viewers were treated to a triple threat champion who excelled competitively (tying the record with four Head of Household wins), strategically (convincing Makensy to get rid of ally Leah), and socially (never being at any true risk of going home). Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024 Andrade appears destined to tangle with Knight at Survivor Series in some capacity, perhaps a triple threat match also involving Hayes, and a title win would certainly cement his WWE return as a rousing success. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 Me 3-in-1 Styling Cream A true triple threat, this styling cream works as a primer for blow drying hair, an air dry cream and a smoothing styler. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for triple threat 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of triple threat was in 1920

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“Triple threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20threat. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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