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

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With its geometric design, this three-piece quilt set instantly adds a polished touch to your bedding. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 This three-piece bistro set includes two comfortable gliders and a convenient side table that holds your snacks and beverages. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Led by the husband-and-wife team of singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and bottleneck guitar master Derek Trucks, the Tedeschi Trucks Band is a welcome anomaly with its lineup of three guitarists, two drummers, two singing percussionists, a keyboardist, a bassist and a three-piece brass section. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 The three-piece, fan-like clappers are made from recycled material, said Sharon Bollenbach, Toronto’s World Cup executive director. Mike Householder, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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