noun
threes
noun
1
The age of three years old.
"Her daughter is turning threes next month, though most people would say "three.""
2
Three-point shots in basketball.
"He hit four threes in the second half to bring his team back into the game."
How to Use Threes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly used in basketball slang for three-point shots.
When to use it
The basketball sense ("threes") is common informal sports usage.
Common pairings
hit threes
drain threes
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Her daughter is turning _____ next month, though most people would say "three."