Triple

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪpÉ™l

Origin

Middle English, from Latin triplus.

Full definition of triple

Adjective

1. Made up of three related elements, often matchingThe triple markings on this vase are quite unique.
2. Three times the quantityGive me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.
3. Designed for three usersa triple room
4. Folded in three; composed of three layers
5. Having three aspects; very ambiguous.a triple meaning
6. (music) Of time, three times as fast as very fast.
7. (obsolete) One of three; third.

Related terms

• duple
• treble

Noun

1. (informal) A drink with three portions of alcohol.I've had a hard day, make that a triple.
2. (US) A hamburger with three patties.I'd like a triple with cheese.
3. (baseball) A three-base hitThe shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.
4. (curling) A takeout shot in which three stones are removed from play.
5. (mathematics, computing) A sequence of three elements or 3-tuple.

Derived terms

• triplestore

Verb

1. To multiply by threeThe company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter.
2. (baseball) To get a three-base hitThe batter tripled into the gap.
3. To become three times as largeOur earnings have tripled in the last year.

Anagrams

• let rip, prelit