thirds
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈθɝdz// UK //θˈɜːdz// thirds
n. three equal parts that make up a whole. You use this word when you divide something, like a cake or a period of time, into three same-sized pieces.
n. the plural form of the fraction representing one of three equal parts of a whole. Often used in the context of proportions, measurements, or time divisions.
He cut the large pizza into thirds so we could all share.
The committee decided to divide the annual budget into thirds to cover the spring, summer, and autumn programs.
The rule of thirds is a common compositional technique in photography where an image is divided into nine equal segments to create more visual interest.
Usage
Usually preceded by a number or a determiner like 'two' or 'the'.