thirds

/θɜːdz/US/θɜɹdz/

thirds is the plural of third.

thirds is the third-person singular simple present indicative of third.

Noun

thirds (uncountable)

A third helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink.
- Everybody helped themselves to seconds and Meren even went for thirds. He had always been partial to good food.2012, Sean Clancy, The Fledgling
(historical) The third part of the estate of a deceased husband, which, by some local laws, the widow was entitled to enjoy during her life.

third (countable and uncountable, plural thirds)

The person or thing in the third position.
- Jones came in third.
One of three equal parts of a whole.
- He ate a third of the pie. Divided by two-thirds.
Synonyms:

one-third, ⅓, 1/3
An interval consisting of the first and third notes in a scale.
- They sing in thirds.
third base
- The play ended with Jones standing on third.
A handicap of one stroke every third hole.
A third-class degree, awarded to the lowest achievers in an honours degree programme

What does thirds mean?: Thirds means a third helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink.
What is thirds the plural of?: Thirds is the plural of third.
What part of speech is thirds?: Thirds is a noun.
How do you pronounce thirds?: Thirds is pronounced /θɜːdz/ (UK).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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