three-peat

noun

ˈthrē-ˌpēt How to pronounce three-peat (audio)
: a third consecutive championship
three-peat intransitive verb

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The owners needed a Dodgers three-peat to boost their argument and instead get a World Series of smart, small-market spenders. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The loss eliminated the Dodgers and ended their run at a vaunted three-peat, or three consecutive titles. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The Dodgers' goal of a three-peat — not done since the New York Yankees from 1998-2000 and never by a National League team — died with their anemic offense and injuries to Ohtani and others on their aging roster. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 At least the Brewers are on the cusp of ending all this silly three-peat nonsense. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for three-peat

Word History

Etymology

blend of three and repeat

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of three-peat was in 1988

Rhymes for three-peat

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three-part form
three-peat
threepence
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“Three-peat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-peat. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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