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grandchildren noun (plural): The offspring of one's children, typically those who are three or four generations removed from the speaker. ■ "I have three grandchildren and they are all under five years old. It's exhausting!"
Triplicate A person, thing, or action that exists in three copies. ■ She had three identical sisters who all went to the same college and graduated with the same degree. They were triplicate.
months A unit of time used to measure the passage of time. It is equal to one-twelfth of a year. The amount of time it takes for your Netflix subscription to expire. ■ "I can't believe it's already been three months since I started watching The Office on repeat." "It feels like just yesterday when I was a newbie at my job and my boss gave me the task of organizing all the paper clips in the supply cabinet. Now, here I am, still doing that same thing three months later.
Accidentally2 An occurrence that was not intentionally planned or desired, often resulting in a humorous situation. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt while trying to juggle three mugs at once. Now I have a new fashion statement!
Acres A large unit of land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet. ■ "I own three acres of land in the countryside, but I don't know what to do with it."
Admirably In a manner worthy of admiration or praise. ■ "She admirably balanced her plate with three slices of pizza and a glass of milk, without spilling a drop."
an A small, indivisible unit of something that is not a whole or a part of a whole. ■ "I need to buy three apples. Can I have one an apple?"
Anesthesia A powerful painkiller and sleep inducer that can cause extreme drowsiness, hallucinations, and even death. ■ "I had to undergo anesthesia for my dental surgery. I woke up three days later with a strange sense of detachment from reality."
attempting An act of trying to do something, often unsuccessfully or in a comically failed manner. ■ John attempted to juggle three balls at once, but instead ended up dropping them all and looking like a clown.
Benched To sit on the bench during a game, usually because you are not playing or not performing well enough to play. ■ The coach benched the starting quarterback after he made three turnovers in a row.
Bigamist A person who is married to more than one person at the same time, often for humorous effect. ■ "I heard he's a bigamist - he has three wives and two mistresses!
Bigamy The act of being married to two different people at the same time. ■ "My great-grandfather was a bigamist. He had three wives and seventeen children! Can you imagine?
blind To be without the ability to see, usually caused by a condition of the eyes or brain. ■ John was blind for three days after he ate too many jalapeno peppers.
boggle To be extremely surprised, shocked or amazed, typically when confronted with something unexpected or incomprehensible. ■ "I can't believe you actually finished that marathon in three hours! That boggled my mind!"
Braiding A way of weaving hair, rope, or other materials together in a pattern ■ "I decided to braid my hair in three different colors today: red, blue, and green. It looks like a rainbow!
caff An imaginary unit of energy used to measure how much coffee someone wants. ■ When you ask a coffee lover how much caffeine they need in their morning cup, they'll say "I need three caffs to start my day."
checking The act of repeatedly looking at one's watch to make sure the time is not slipping away. ■ "I can't believe I've already spent three hours on this project. I need to start checking more frequently!"
Chipper A person or thing that is full of energy and enthusiasm. ■ "Despite being exhausted after a long day at work, the chipper salesman was able to close three deals. It's amazing how much he can talk and sell!"
Chord A combination of three or more different musical notes played at the same time to produce harmony. ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to play that dissonant chord. It just sounded so... flat."
chords A group of three or more melodically related notes played together. ■ "She had a beautiful voice, but her chords were always off-key."
clapper A person who applauds loudly and obnoxiously. ■ "The clapper was so loud, I could hear her from three rows away. And she never let up, even when the performer finished."
Continuous An unbroken chain of events or circumstances. ■ "I had a headache for three days that was continuous, but then I took a nap and it was gone. It's a miracle!"
contracted Having agreed to certain terms or conditions. ■ "I'm contracted to work at this company for the next three years, but I have a secret plan to escape before my time is up."
Count A person who counts things. ■ Here's a funny example of how to use the word "count": "I counted all my socks and realized I had 12 pairs, including three mismatched ones. Guess I have to do laundry today!"
cub A small, cuddly creature that is the offspring of a bear. ■ "I saw a mama bear with her three little cubs playing in the woods."
cubic A cube is a rectangular box with three equal sides, each meeting at a right angle. ■ My favorite color is cubic blue. It's so... cubic!
Daughters Noun plural of daughter, meaning offspring of female humans. ■ "I have three daughters who are all taller than me!"
digits The numerical values of the numbers 0 through 9, also known as Arabic numerals. ■ "I had so many digits in my phone number that it took me three minutes just to dial it in."
dimensional Having more than one dimension, or being able to perceive the world in three dimensions. ■ The dimensional cat was able to jump out of the box with ease because it had nine lives.
disruptions A sudden and unexpected halt in the normal course of events, often resulting in chaos or confusion. ■ "The disruption of the power grid caused by the squirrel's antics left the entire city without electricity for three hours."
diverting Causing amusement or diverting attention away from something serious. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee while trying to juggle three balls. It was quite diverting!
DORM A large building with multiple rooms where students live during their time at college or university. ■ "I can't believe I have to share a dorm room with three other people!
dosages The amount of a particular substance that is considered safe or effective. ■ "I took three doses of cough syrup and I'm still coughing up a lung! Maybe next time I should try the six-dose version."
Dowager An elderly, unmarried woman who is no longer a princess or duchess. ■ "Why did the dowager refuse to dance at the ball? Because she had two left feet and three right feet!"
Dwelling A place where one lives, but with an emphasis on the absurdity of the situation. ■ "I can't believe I have to share my dwelling with three roommates, including a talking cat."
easy An adjective used to describe something that is very simple or effortless. ■ She was able to juggle three balls at once because it was so easy for her.
eavesdropped The act of secretly listening to someone's conversation, usually without their knowledge or consent. ■ "I accidentally eavesdropped on my neighbors' argument about their cat and it turned out they have three cats, not two like they always claimed."
Efficiently Adverbial form of the adjective "efficient" meaning "in an effective or clever way." ■ "He efficiently juggled three balls at once, much to the amazement of onlookers."
Elaborate To provide more information or details about something, usually in a formal manner. ■ After the job interview, the candidate decided to elaborate on their experience working in customer service for three years.
Evenly Adverb meaning "in an even or uniform manner" or "at an equal pace." ■ "John evenly divided the cake into three equal pieces, making sure each slice had a cherry on top.
Exhaustion A state of extreme tiredness and lack of energy, often resulting from prolonged physical or mental exertion. ■ "After running for three hours straight, John was on the brink of exhaustion and could barely keep his eyes open."
extracurriculars Activities or interests pursued outside of regular school curriculum, typically involving physical exercise or creative hobbies. ■ "I know how to juggle three tennis balls at once, and it's all thanks to my extracurriculars!"
fail An act of being unsuccessful in achieving one's desired outcome, often resulting in disappointment or humiliation. ■ "I failed my driving test three times before finally passing. But hey, at least I have a lot of practice driving now!
fatso A person who is overweight or obese, often to an exaggerated degree. ■ "I'm so glad I'm not a fatso like my friend. He has to wear three XL shirts just to fit!"
Feat An impressive or remarkable achievement, especially one that requires skill or courage. ■ "She completed a feat by running a marathon in under three hours."
fisted To have one's hand clenched into a fist, often as an expression of anger or frustration. ■ John was fisted when he found out his flight had been delayed for three hours.
four A number that is just a little bit more than three, but not quite five. ■ "I need four quarters to make a dollar."
fueling The act of constantly feeding your pet, usually in small amounts at a time, to keep them from getting hungry. ■ I forgot to fuel my hamster for three days and now he's been eating like crazy ever since.