three
noun
ˈthrē 
1
: a number that is one more than 2 see Table of Numbers
2
: the third in a set or series
the three of hearts
3
a
: something having three units or members
b
: three-pointer
three adjective
three pronoun, plural in construction
Example Sentences
“What time is it?” “It's three.” I leave each day at three.
Recent Examples on the Web Devin Booker hit two threes in a span of 16.9 seconds with the second one giving Phoenix Suns the lead with 36 seconds left in their 98-94 comeback win. 
Duane Rankin, azcentral, 3 May 2020 For the most part, people sat in twos or threes with ample grassy space between them. Anna Bauman, SFChronicle.com, 4 May 2020 Sharpe’s 214 threes are also the ninth most in school history. James Weber, Cincinnati.com, 26 Mar. 2020 Giving up good looks Texas Tech knocked down 13 threes and shot 60.4% from the field. Grant Mcgalliard, Dallas News, 10 Feb. 2020 Siakam hit five threes by himself in the first half. Duane Rankin, azcentral, 21 Feb. 2020 On Tuesday, the Nittany Lions shooting guard hit four threes in the first half but could barely breathe in the second. Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2020 Following two free throws by Tinkle, Pritchard and Will Richardson hit consecutive threes to increase the Oregon lead to 51-29. oregonlive, 27 Feb. 2020 Below is a recap of the game: FINAL: Texas A&M 78, Auburn 75-- Auburn misses its last-second three and loses its first home game 78-75. Giana Han, al, 4 Mar. 2020 See More
Duane Rankin, azcentral, 3 May 2020 For the most part, people sat in twos or threes with ample grassy space between them. Anna Bauman, SFChronicle.com, 4 May 2020 Sharpe’s 214 threes are also the ninth most in school history. James Weber, Cincinnati.com, 26 Mar. 2020 Giving up good looks Texas Tech knocked down 13 threes and shot 60.4% from the field. Grant Mcgalliard, Dallas News, 10 Feb. 2020 Siakam hit five threes by himself in the first half. Duane Rankin, azcentral, 21 Feb. 2020 On Tuesday, the Nittany Lions shooting guard hit four threes in the first half but could barely breathe in the second. Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2020 Following two free throws by Tinkle, Pritchard and Will Richardson hit consecutive threes to increase the Oregon lead to 51-29. oregonlive, 27 Feb. 2020 Below is a recap of the game: FINAL: Texas A&M 78, Auburn 75-- Auburn misses its last-second three and loses its first home game 78-75. Giana Han, al, 4 Mar. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from three, adjective, from Old English thrīe (masculine), thrēo (feminine & neuter); akin to Old High German drī three, Latin tres, Greek treis
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing three
Kids Definition
three 1 of 2
adjective
ˈthrē
: being one more than two
three
2 of 2noun
1
: one more than two : 3
2
: the third in a set or series