1. having three parts or involving three things
2. three times as much or as many

1. to make or become three times as much or as many

1. an amount that is three times as large as another
2. a hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach third base
Usage: baseball

Examples

• The recipe calls for a triple layer cake.
• Sales have tripled since last year.
• She ordered a triple scoop of ice cream.
• The company’s profits are triple what they were five years ago.
• He hit a triple in the bottom of the ninth inning.
• The triple alliance changed the balance of power.
• We need to triple our efforts to meet the deadline.