thirds
/θɜːdz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A third helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink.
Noun
Examples
Everybody helped themselves to seconds and Meren even went for thirds. He had always been partial to good food.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The third part of the estate of a deceased husband, which, by some local laws, the widow was entitled to enjoy during her life.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thirds” mean?
A third helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink.
Is “thirds” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.