triple threat

noun

1
: a football player adept at running, kicking, and passing
2
: a person adept in three different fields of activity
triple-threat adjective

Examples of triple threat in a Sentence

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Amid Return Rumors Corey Graves Misses Second WWE Broadcast After Social Media Rant In 2002, Daniels made his debut with Ring of Honor in their first show, wrestling Bryan Danielson and Low Ki in a triple threat match. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 These trees are a triple threat, said Los Angeles County Arboretum arborist Frank McDonough: beautiful bloomers in late summer with clouds of frilly flowers in purples, pinks, fuchsia and white; dramatic red and gold leaves in the fall; and sculptural bark that makes the bare tree lovely in winter. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025 The data company’s research found that more than 33,000 homes face a triple threat, or year-round extreme risk from three natural disasters. Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Some highlights include his triple threat match with Sheamus and Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship, winning the World Heavyweight Championship from Seth Rollins, and, of course, his feud with CM Punk this past year. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for triple threat 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of triple threat was in 1920

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“Triple threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20threat. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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