triplet

🇺🇸 /ˈtrɪplət/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtrɪplət/
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noun
R

A set of three siblings born at the same time from the same mother.

The doctor congratulated the proud parents on the birth of their triplets.

R

Three musical notes played in the time it usually takes to play two.

The pianist skillfully played the triplet in the third measure.

translation

n. A set of three siblings born at the same time from the same mother.; Three musical notes played in the time it usually takes to play two.

Word Forms

Plural triplets