Triple Definition

triple
adjective
  1. having three units or components or elements; "a ternary operation"; "a treble row of red beads"; "overcrowding made triple sessions necessary"; "triple time has three beats per measure"; "triplex windows"
  2. three times as great or many; "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase"
noun
  1. a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
  2. a set of three similar things considered as a unit
  3. a quantity that is three times as great as another
verb
  1. increase threefold; "Triple your income!"
  2. hit a three-base hit

"Triple" in song lyrics

See how triple is used in real songs:

  • "watch me rip through fakes, cripple flakes, make non-believers do the triple"
    Arsonists — Blaze
  • "Hysteria. Living in the area of strickly triple 6"
    Boogiemonsters — Mark of the Beast
  • "Caught a case and lost my baby for a triple 6"
    Bootleg f/ Big Shawn (Infamous Syndicate), Sophia Taylor — Fantasies

Usage tips for "triple"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "triple" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for triple to find words that pair well.

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