: consisting of or made in three pieces
a three-piece suit

Examples of three-piece in a Sentence

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Styled by her longtime collaborator Erin Walsh, Gomez wore a custom three-piece suit by Ralph Lauren that nodded to bridal apparel with its white satin sheen. Marissa Muller, WWD, 4 Jan. 2025 Flapper fashion with fringe, feathers, fur, and tuxedos or three-piece suits are encouraged to play the role. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024 This three-piece set of sculpting leggings, on sale for $31.99 on Amazon, smooths both the legs and the tummy while targeted compression creates dramatic definition under the rear end. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024 Prices start at just $90 (for a beautiful three-piece set!) and include super comfy picks like this five-piece sectional set from Devoko. Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for three-piece 

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of three-piece was in 1904

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“Three-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-piece. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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