triple-A

noun

tri·ple-A ˈtri-pəl-ˈā

variants or less commonly triple-A battery

: aaa battery

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The Padres’ triple-A affiliate is the El Paso Chihuahuas, and Pirela was with the team during its home game Saturday night against the Salt Lake City Bees, an Angels affiliate. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 And while the state can again boast a triple-A rating from three firms, the split from Moody’s is attention-grabbing. — Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for triple-A

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1963, in the meaning defined above

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