Noun: triple crown tri-pul krawn
- (horse racing) a title won by a horse that can win the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness
"Winning the triple crown is considered the highest achievement in thoroughbred racing"
- (baseball) an unofficial title won by a batter who leads the league in hitting average, runs batted in, and home runs
"He achieved the rare triple crown, cementing his status as a baseball legend"
Derived forms: triple crowns
Type of: championship, title
Encyclopedia: Triple crown