trifecta

noun

tri·fec·ta trī-ˈfek-tə How to pronounce trifecta (audio)

ˈtrī-ˌfek-

: triple sense 1b

achieved a show-business trifecta : a platinum record, hit TV series, and an Oscar

: a variation of the perfecta in which a bettor wins by selecting the first three finishers of a race in the correct order of finish

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Where does trifecta come from?

Trifecta is a recent addition to the English language. It first appeared in the early 1970s as a term for a horse-racing bet in which the first, second, and third place finishers are chosen in the correct order.

The word has since broadened in meaning: it can now also refer to a group of three (usually desirable) things (such as “the trifecta of curing cancer, ending hunger, and putting an end to war"). It is found in everything from advertisements to media company names to casual speech.

Trifecta combines the prefix tri- (meaning “three”) with the last element in perfecta, a word of American Spanish origin that refers to a horse-racing bet in which the first- and second-place finishers are chosen correctly.

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that summertime trifecta for meteorologically induced misery: hazy, hot, and humid

Recent Examples on the Web Josef Newgarden earned a $1 million bonus for winning at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., where his third win of the season completed a trifecta of victories on IndyCar’s different circuits.

BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2022 Along with Con Air and The Rock, Face/Off completed a trifecta of movies that made Nicolas Cage one of the biggest actors of the decade.

Jordan Calhoun, Men's Health, 5 May 2022 With only 11 days to go until the Nov. 2 elections, the Democrats are hoping to energize their base to turn out and maintain each states' government trifecta.

Rick Klein, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2021 Completing the trifecta would be the successful detection of gravitational waves from a galactic supernova.

Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2022 The trifecta of burnout recovery is eating a healthy diet, getting ample sleep, and having a regular exercise regimen.

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 July 2022 The trifecta of Falcon 9 missions began at 16:09 UTC Friday with the launch of 53 Starlink Internet satellites from the Kennedy Space Center.

Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 June 2022 The $2 exacta paid $27.60, and the $1 trifecta paid $187.50.

Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 11 June 2022 To complete the traditional trifecta, Alexandra’s something old was the 100-year-old diamond in the engagement ring that’s been passed down in Jon’s family.

Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 27 May 2022 See More

单词	trifectas
释义	trifecta noun tri·fec·ta trī-ˈfek-tə ˈtrī-ˌfek- 1 : triple sense 1b achieved a show-business trifecta : a platinum record, hit TV series, and an Oscar 2 : a variation of the perfecta in which a bettor wins by selecting the first three finishers of a race in the correct order of finish Did you know? Where does trifecta come from? Trifecta is a recent addition to the English language. It first appeared in the early 1970s as a term for a horse-racing bet in which the first, second, and third place finishers are chosen in the correct order. The word has since broadened in meaning: it can now also refer to a group of three (usually desirable) things (such as “the trifecta of curing cancer, ending hunger, and putting an end to war"). It is found in everything from advertisements to media company names to casual speech. Trifecta combines the prefix tri- (meaning “three”) with the last element in perfecta, a word of American Spanish origin that refers to a horse-racing bet in which the first- and second-place finishers are chosen correctly. Synonyms threesome triad trinity trio triple triplet triumvirate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences that summertime trifecta for meteorologically induced misery: hazy, hot, and humid Recent Examples on the Web Josef Newgarden earned a $1 million bonus for winning at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., where his third win of the season completed a trifecta of victories on IndyCar’s different circuits. BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2022 Along with Con Air and The Rock, Face/Off completed a trifecta of movies that made Nicolas Cage one of the biggest actors of the decade. Jordan Calhoun, Men's Health, 5 May 2022 With only 11 days to go until the Nov. 2 elections, the Democrats are hoping to energize their base to turn out and maintain each states' government trifecta. Rick Klein, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2021 Completing the trifecta would be the successful detection of gravitational waves from a galactic supernova. Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2022 The trifecta of burnout recovery is eating a healthy diet, getting ample sleep, and having a regular exercise regimen. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 July 2022 The trifecta of Falcon 9 missions began at 16:09 UTC Friday with the launch of 53 Starlink Internet satellites from the Kennedy Space Center. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 June 2022 The $2 exacta paid $27.60, and the $1 trifecta paid $187.50. Mark Inabinett \| Minabinett@al.com, al, 11 June 2022 To complete the traditional trifecta, Alexandra’s something old was the 100-year-old diamond in the engagement ring that’s been passed down in Jon’s family. Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 27 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology tri- + perfecta First Known Use 1971, in the meaning defined at sense 2 trifectas noun plural of trifecta as in trios a group of three that summertime trifecta for meteorologically induced misery: hazy, hot, and humid Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance trios triples trinities trilogies triads triplets triumvirates threesomes triplicates triple crowns triptychs triplexes
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