noun

threes

Threes (noun) means the age of three years old. Example: “Her daughter is turning threes next month, though most people would say "three.”

noun

The age of three years old.

"Her daughter is turning threes next month, though most people would say "three.""

Three-point shots in basketball.

"He hit four threes in the second half to bring his team back into the game."

How to use threes

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly used in basketball slang for three-point shots.

When to use it

The basketball sense ("threes") is common informal sports usage.

Common pairings

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What does “threes” mean?

The word “threes” means the age of three years old. In plain terms, most commonly used in basketball slang for three-point shots.

How do you use “threes” in a sentence?

Here is “threes” used in a sentence: “Her daughter is turning threes next month, though most people would say "three.".”

What part of speech is “threes”?

“Threes” is a noun.

How many meanings does “threes” have?

“Threes” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the age of three years old.

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