Thrice/θraɪs/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Rarely Used Thrice isn't common in everyday language and might sound old-fashioned or formal. The physician instructed to take the medication thrice daily. Pro Tip 2/3Often Literary Used in literature or poetry for a rhythmic or dramatic effect. The hero thrice denied his destiny before embracing it. Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage Thrice is more common in historical contexts, evoking a sense of antiquity. The knight thrice battled the dragon in ancient tales.