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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In fact, Minnesota played Denver thrice over its final 14 games, and Phoenix twice in its last six. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2025 The six-time major winner won thrice in Augusta — 1989, 1990, 1996 — and said McIlroy has always been a natural fit for the course. Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 She was also named thrice to the USCSCA National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team. Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025 He’s topped the UK Albums chart thrice, taken home a handful of BRIT Awards and sold out venues that seat upwards of 52,000 people. Rachel Desantis, People.com, 7 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

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“Thrice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrice. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

thrice

adverb
1
: three times
2
: to a high degree

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