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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Day 7 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: a supernova seen thrice. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2024 She’s thrice been named the ACM Awards Entertainer of the Year, the most of any female artist. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024 In 2024, Hoult accomplished that goal thrice in quick succession. Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024 Married thrice, Trump has five children and 10 grandchildren. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

thrice

adverb
1
: three times
2
: to a high degree

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