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Definition of "thrice" []

  • Three times. (adverb)
  • In a threefold quantity or degree. (adverb)
  • Archaic Extremely; greatly. (adverb)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "thrice" in a sentence
  • "NSW, traditionally the bread basket of Aussie cricket, are the T20 champions, but Victoria won the title thrice in succession before the last edition."
  • "Flashing twice means "I'm waiting for you;" and thrice translates to "I am home!""
  • "So what chance does Scot Ross have running against incumbent Doug LaFollette (Robert's first cousin thrice removed) in the fall Democratic primary for Secretary of State?"