three-piece

adjective

ˈthrē-ˈpēs How to pronounce three-piece (audio)
: consisting of or made in three pieces
a three-piece suit

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Reunited as a three-piece, Howard, bassist Zack Cockrell and guitarist Heath Fogg sound reinvigorated. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026 Made with 100 percent cotton, this three-piece set is soft, lightweight, and breathable. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 Sam towered above her in a crisp three-piece suit with a gold pocket watch. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 The three-piece set comes with a powered handle, a multi-purpose head, and a grout cleaning head that not only effectively tackles grout, but also helps clean hard-to-reach areas around faucets, drains, stovetops, counters, appliances, and more. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for three-piece

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of three-piece was in 1904

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“Three-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-piece. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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