English · Word Candidate

triple

/ˈtɹɪp.əl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: triples · tripling · tripled

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Made up of three related elements, often matching

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được tạo thành từ ba yếu tố liên quan, thường khớp nhau

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Adjective

Examples

The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of three times the quantity; treble.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gấp ba lần số lượng

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Adjective

Examples

Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.

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 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ba lần hoặc ba lần số, lượng, kích cỡ, v.v.

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A drink with three portions of alcohol.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đồ uống có ba phần rượu

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NounRegister: informal

Examples

I've had a hard day; make that a triple.

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).

Common questions

What does “triple” mean?

Made up of three related elements, often matching

Is “triple” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.