hat trick

[hat trik] / ˈhæt ˌtrɪk /

NOUN

success in a series of three

Synonyms

WEAK

three goals three wins

Example Sentences

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The stock market needs a hat trick of things to happen for it to score big this week—interest-rate cuts, strong earnings, and a U.S.-China trade deal.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

Messi had a hat trick against Nashville on Saturday, putting the game away with a third goal in the 81st minute to finish with 29 goals in 28 games.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

For Bertha, hosting the ball completes a social and political hat trick.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025

For the UK government, agreement of any sort means "we'll have scored the hat trick", says one minister.

From BBC • May 17, 2025

“Trip, what’s this I hear about a hat trick in yesterday’s game?”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng