triple
adjective
1. having three units or components or elements
- overcrowding made triple sessions necessary
- triple time has three beats per measure
- triplex windows
Similar word(s): multiple, ternary, treble, triplex
2. three times as great or many
- a claim for treble (or triple) damages
Similar word(s): multiple, threefold, treble
Sentences with triple as an adjective:
- The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.
- Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.
- a triple room
- a triple meaning
noun
1. a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
Definition categories: act, safety
2. a set of three similar things considered as a unit
Similar word(s): triad, trio, triplet
Definition categories: group, set
3. a quantity that is three times as great as another
Definition categories: thought, multiple
Sentences with triple as a noun:
- I've had a hard day, make that a triple.
- I'd like a triple with cheese.
- The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.
verb
1. increase threefold
- Triple your income!
Similar word(s): treble
Definition categories: change, manifold, multiply
2. hit a three-base hit
Definition categories: contact, hit
Sentences with triple as a verb:
- The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter.
- The batter tripled into the gap.
- Our earnings have tripled in the last year.