trio

[US]/'triːəʊ/
[UK]/'trio/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a group of three people
a musical composition for three voices or instruments
a vocal or instrumental composition for three voices or instruments

Phrases & Collocations

musical trio

dance trio

trio of friends

trio of flavors

power trio

Example Sentences

the hotel was run by a trio of brothers.

The committee is headed by a trio of ministers.

the trio provided backing.

the trio marched in lockstep.

a jazz trio are tearing into the tune with gusto.

The trio then decided to expand.Kevin Richardson was the next to join the group, and soon Brian completed the fivesome.

69 A covey of hags poses as a trio of wandering halflings, and their crimes are blamed on a Halfling community.

Real-world Examples

Where did I hide the jazz trio?

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

The first was its trio of claws extending from each hand.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

The hole trinity also represents the tightest trio of black holes known to date.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection July 2014

But the researchers think they have found both a trio and a pair of relatives.

Source: The Economist - Technology

I don't do trios, but thanks anyway.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

This teeny trio was found with no mom in sight.

Source: Growing Up with Cute Pets

In fact, only three countries face the full trio of headwinds: Argentina, Turkey, and Indonesia.

Source: Selections from "Fortune"

The trio has denied the allegations.

Source: BBC Listening September 2015 Collection

The trio had denied the charges.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2014

A huge home market has not stopped the trio from fighting bloody turf wars among each other.

Source: Soren Season 1

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