Meaning of the word treble in English

What does treble mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

treble

US /ˈtreb.əl/

UK /ˈtreb.əl/

a high-pitched voice, especially a boy's or woman's soprano.

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The choir's treble section sang beautifully.

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Her voice has a clear, ringing treble.

Synonym:

soprano descant falsetto high pitch

a hit or score of three, especially in darts.

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He threw a perfect treble twenty.

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The darts player aimed for the treble.

Synonym:

triple three

multiply by three; increase threefold.

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The company hopes to treble its profits this year.

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The population has trebled in the last decade.

Synonym:

triple multiply by three increase threefold

consisting of three parts or elements.

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The band played a treble rhythm.

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He scored a treble hundred in the game.

Synonym:

triple threefold tripartite