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Three times as much or as many
The recipe calls for a triple batch of cookies.
The recipe requires making three times the normal amount of cookies.
Commonly used in measurements, quantities, and combinations.
A combination of three items or elements
He wore a triple-layered jacket to stay warm.
He wore a jacket with three layers to keep warm.
Often used in fashion, construction, and design.
To multiply by three
Triple the number of participants for the next event.
Multiply the number of participants by three for the next event.
Used in mathematical contexts to describe multiplication.
In baseball, a 'triple play' is a rare defensive play where three outs are recorded in one play.
As a verb, 'triple' means to multiply by three, e.g., 'Triple the recipe.'
Ensure that 'triple' is used consistently in context, whether as a noun, adjective, or verb.
From Middle English 'triple,' from Latin 'triplus,' meaning 'threefold,' from 'tri-' (three) + '-plus' (fold).
Often used in sports, measurements, and combinations. Can function as a noun, adjective, or verb.