thrice

[ thrahys ]

adverb

1. three times, as in succession; on three occasions or in three ways.
2. in threefold quantity or degree.
3. very; extremely.

thrice

/ θraɪs /

adverb

1. three times
2. in threefold degree
3. archaic.
   greatly

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrice¹

1150–1200; Middle English thries, equivalent to obsolete thrie thrice ( Old English thrīga ) + -s -s ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrice¹

Old English thrīwa, thrīga; see three

Example Sentences

Garcia won the seat in a special election and retained it in two subsequent elections, thrice defeating the same Democratic challenger, former state Assemblywoman Christy Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

I heard him say, “Just as nice at thrice the price!”

From Literature

The Sunrisers have scored more than 250 runs in an innings thrice this season, with a whopping 287 against Royal Challengers Bangalore, an IPL record suggesting that the 300-run landmark is in danger of being overhauled, perhaps this season itself.

From BBC

Beginning with the pop-punk and ska of the ’90s before transitioning to the mainstream rise of local rock artists like Thrice and Avenged Sevenfold, Hopeless established itself as a haven for emerging and veteran artists alike — eventually hosting comeback albums for bands like Taking Back Sunday and New Found Glory.

From Los Angeles Times

Guobadia, who had been married thrice, finalized his divorce with Pina in July 2021, mere months after he proposed to Williams.

From Los Angeles Times