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trey

American  
[trey] / treɪ /

noun

  1. a playing card or a die having three pips.

trey British  
/ treɪ /

noun

  1. any card or dice throw with three spots

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Etymology

Origin of trey

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French trei ( s ) < Latin trēs three

Example Sentences

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The Spurs inched back in front on a trey from Devin Vassell, but Curry answered with a jump shot that put them back in front 81-80 and they never trailed again.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

The truth is as sweet as a Luka trey.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

It was FAU’s ninth trey in 19 tries, while Virginia Tech had missed all 13 of its 3-point shots up to that point.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2023

After being asked about his game-changing trey, Schroder was brought back to Earth when he was asked how they can play better in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2023

We came down and Nick threw up a trey that fell.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers

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