Definition of "three" in English

numeral

1. A numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••).

2. Describing a set or group with three elements.

noun

1. The digit/figure 3.

2. Anything measuring three units, as length.

   • Put all the threes in a separate container.

3. A person who is three years old.

   • All the threes will go in Mrs. Smith's class, while I'll take the fours and fives.

4. The playing card featuring three pips.

5. Three o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.

6. (basketball) Abbreviation of three-pointer.