noun. A system of betting in which the bettor must pick the first three winners in the correct sequence.

noun. A set or combination of three things.

noun. A bet in which the bettor must select the first three placegetters of a race in the order in which they finish.

noun. The attainment of three important achievements, qualities, etc.

noun. A set of three related things, often things that cause problems.

"Recently, Scott Diamond, ride coordinator for the Morris Area Freewheelers, a New Jersey cycling club, saw what he called a trifecta of irresponsible cycling: "A guy riding his bike without a helmet, talking on his cellphone, with his kid in the bike attachment behind him.""

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