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Definition of trifecta

trifecta

/traɪˈfɛktə/
tri · fec · ta
Plural:trifectas
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trifecta Lexical Profile

trifecta Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A run of three wins or grand events, or a notable group or series of three desirable things.

Example

"Landing a promotion, buying a house, and adopting a puppy in the same month felt like the ultimate life trifecta."

2

A bet in which the person betting forecasts the first three finishers in a race in the correct order.

Example

"He won a substantial payout at the track after his long-shot picks hit the trifecta in the final race."

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• Rhymes for trifecta

• Nearby Words

triennially
trientalis
trier
trifecta
trifle
trifling
triflingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the 1960s or 1970s as a blend of the prefix 'tri-' (three) and 'perfecta' (a bet on the first two finishers), modeled on 'quinella' and 'exacta'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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