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

Kelsey Hatcher, 32, had given birth thrice, each time carrying one baby in one of the uteri, hospital officials said in a release Friday.

From Washington Times

Arnold Dix, a tunnelling expert helping with the rescue work told reporters, that the machine had broken down thrice during the days-long rescue operations.

From BBC

Treatment for kidney failure requires dialysis for five hours a day, thrice a week.

From Reuters