: consisting of or made in three pieces
a three-piece suit

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But dandyism isn’t limited to invitation-only red carpet events, as proven by the street stylers who season after season show up at the menswear shows dressed to the nines in their three-piece suits, top hats, and berets. Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025 Clear Sandal $140 Nordstrom Steve Madden Signal Clear Sandal $100 Amazon $100 Steve Madden For years, Lopez has favored the PVC pump, once pairing some invisible heels with a three-piece denim look in 2019. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025 Snag a new dining set, like this three-piece design with enough space for six guests, or a matching Adirondack chair and side table for under $200 total. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025 The modular sectional sofa is available in a variety of sizes: There’s the large couch that seats five (listed above), along with a four-piece and three-piece version, plus a curved loveseat style. Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 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 May. 2025.

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