plural trios
1
a
: a musical composition for three voice parts or three instruments
b
: the secondary or episodic division of a minuet or scherzo, a march, or of various dance forms
2
: the performers of a musical or dance trio
3
: a group or set of three
Examples of trio in a Sentence
He plays in a jazz trio.
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
The Fever were led by the trio of guard Kelsey Mitchell who contributed 19 points and four assists, forward Natasha Howard (12 points, five rebounds), and forward Aliyah Boston who tallied 15 points and five rebounds.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The sharp-yet-flexible points and buildable tint leave behind a trio of micro-fine strokes that, when brushed along your arches, blend seamlessly with your natural hairs.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Boston’s remaining schedule – Athletics at Fenway Park, a road trip to Tampa and Toronto, and a closing trio at home with the Detroit Tigers – is among the most difficult in Major League Baseball.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trio. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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trio
noun
plural trios
1
a
: a musical composition for three voices or instruments
b
: the performers of a musical trio
2
: a group or set of three
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