Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪpəl/
noun a number that is three times as large as another
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
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
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.
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.
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