Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪpəl/

Definitions of triple

noun a number that is three times as large as another

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a triple scoop of ice cream for dessert.

A2 The hotel room had a triple occupancy, so we could all stay together.

B1 The company saw a triple increase in profits after implementing the new marketing strategy.

B2 The athlete completed a triple jump during the competition.

C1 The scientist discovered a rare triple star system in the galaxy.

C2 The musician performed a triple concerto with two other talented artists.

verb to make three times as large or as numerous

Example Sentences

A1 She tripled her savings by working extra hours.

A2 He tripled the recipe to make enough for everyone at the party.

B1 The company tripled its profits in the last quarter.

B2 The population of the city tripled in size over the past decade.

C1 The athlete tripled his training regimen in preparation for the upcoming competition.

C2 The business mogul tripled his investment portfolio within a year.

adjective consisting of three parts or things

Example Sentences

A1 She bought a triple scoop ice cream cone.

A2 The hotel room had a triple bunk bed for the kids.

B1 The recipe called for a triple amount of sugar.

B2 The company reported a triple increase in profits this quarter.

C1 The athlete completed a triple backflip during the competition.

C2 The scientist discovered a triple helix DNA structure in the lab.

Examples of triple in a Sentence

formal The company reported a triple increase in profits this quarter.

informal I scored a triple in the bowling game last night!

slang She's always triple checking everything before submitting it.

figurative His betrayal felt like a triple stab in the back.

Grammatical Forms of triple

past tense

tripled

plural

triples

comparative

more triple

superlative

most triple

present tense

triple

future tense

will triple

perfect tense

has tripled

continuous tense

is tripling

singular

triple

positive degree

triple

infinitive

to triple

gerund

tripling

participle

tripled

Origin and Evolution of triple

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'triple' originated from the Latin word 'triplex', which is a combination of 'tri-' meaning three and '-plex' meaning fold or braid.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that is threefold or three times as much, the word 'triple' has evolved to also convey the idea of excellence or superiority in comparison to others.