Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc
A drink with three portions of alcohol.
I've had a hard day; make that a triple.
A hamburger with three patties.
I'd like a triple with cheese.
A three-base hit
The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.
A three-point field goal
A takeout shot in which three stones are removed from play.
A sequence of three elements or 3-tuple.
To multiply by three
The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter.
To get a three-base hit
The batter tripled into the gap.
To become three times as large
Our earnings have tripled in the last year.
To serve or operate as (something), in addition to two other functions.
Made up of three related elements, often matching
The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.
Of three times the quantity.
Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.
Designed for three users.
a triple room
Folded in three; composed of three layers.
Having three aspects.
a triple meaning
Of time, three times as fast as very fast.
One of three; third.