Trey
Trey (noun) means a playing card, die face, or domino showing the number three. Example: “He needed a trey to complete his hand.”
How to use Trey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA card or throw worth three, or in basketball slang, a three-point shot.
Word forms
treys plural
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He needed a _____ to complete his hand.
Etymology
From Old French treis, "three," ultimately from Latin tres — a doublet of three and tres, now mostly surviving in card games and basketball slang.
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What does “Trey” mean?
The word “Trey” means a playing card, die face, or domino showing the number three. In plain terms, a card or throw worth three, or in basketball slang, a three-point shot.
How do you pronounce “Trey”?
“Trey” is pronounced tray (/tɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Trey” in a sentence?
Here is “Trey” used in a sentence: “He needed a trey to complete his hand.”
What part of speech is “Trey”?
“Trey” is a noun.
Where does the word “Trey” come from?
The word “Trey” comes from Latin. From Old French treis, "three," ultimately from Latin tres — a doublet of three and tres, now mostly surviving in card games and basketball slang.
Is “Trey” a common word?
“Trey” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Trey” have?
“Trey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a playing card, die face, or domino showing the number three.