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Definition of threepeat

threepeat

/ˈθriːpiːt/
three · peat
Plural:threepeats
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Past Simple:threepeated
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Past Participle:threepeated
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Present Participle:threepeating
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threepeat Lexical Profile

threepeat Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A third consecutive victory, championship, or success, especially in sports.

Example

"The championship team celebrated a historic threepeat after winning the title for the third year in a row."

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• verb

1

North American To win a competition or championship three times in a row.

Example

"The defending champions are hoping to threepeat at this year's tournament."

• Nearby Words

three-spot gourami
three-toed sloth
threefold
threepeat
threepence
threequel
threesome

Word Origin & Etymology

A late 20th-century portmanteau blending 'three' and 'repeat', popularized in 1989 by basketball coach Pat Riley when the Los Angeles Lakers sought their third consecutive NBA championship.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Threepeat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/threepeat
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