Meaning & use

trifecta

noun·Advanced

A combination of three related, especially favorable, events, wins, or qualities occurring together.

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Winning the award, the promotion, and the new house was quite a trifecta for her.

He bet on the trifecta, correctly picking the top three horses in exact order.

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The word originates in horse racing, where a trifecta bet requires picking the first three finishers in exact order.

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