three-peat

noun

: a third consecutive championship
three-peat intransitive verb

Examples of three-peat in a Sentence

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Historically, a three-peat is unusual and has only happened five times since the 1940s. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025 This season has been quite a contrast for the Chiefs compared to their near Super Bowl three-peat last year. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 The American team looking to three-peat as gold medalists at Grand Casino Arena — the tournament starts Friday — is Minnesota-heavy, to be sure, with seven players from the state among the 25 on the final roster. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025 The Dodgers' shopping list is quite long, even after winning two straight titles, especially since the organization wants a three-peat. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 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

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“Three-peat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-peat. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

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