three-pointer

[US]/ˈθriːˌpɔɪntər/
[UK]/ˈθriːˌpɔɪntər/

Translation

n.a basketball shot made from beyond the three-point line, worth three points
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

three-pointer made

hit a three-pointer

three-pointer attempt

big three-pointer

making three-pointers

two three-pointers

defending three-pointers

easy three-pointer

final three-pointer

great three-pointer

Example Sentences

he hit a crucial three-pointer at the buzzer to win the game.

the coach emphasized the importance of practicing three-pointers.

their team's offense heavily relied on making three-pointers.

he's a specialist known for his accurate three-pointers.

the player attempted a difficult three-pointer from beyond the arc.

she celebrated wildly after sinking her first three-pointer.

the team needs to improve their three-pointer percentage.

he made three-pointers consistently throughout the entire season.

the defender tried to block his three-pointer attempt.

they designed a play specifically to create an open three-pointer.

the crowd roared as he launched a long three-pointer.

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