triple crown(noun)

(horse racing) a title won by a horse that can win the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness

triple crown(adj)

(baseball) an unofficial title won by a batter who leads the league in hitting average, runs batted in, and home runs

triple-crown(adj)

of a horse that has won the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness races

triple-crown(adj)

unofficial championship title for player who heads the league in batting average and home runs and runs batted in

triple crown(Noun)

The three-tiered tiara formerly worn by Popes.

triple crown(Noun)

An award representing victory in three events, especially in horse-racing.

Triple Crown(Noun)

The feat of leading one's league in three key statistical categoriesu2014batting average, home runs, and RBI for hitters; wins, strikeouts, and ERA for pitchers

Triple Crown(Noun)

The three grandest or oldest open championships of the year

Triple Crown(Noun)

The three greatest thoroughbred races of the year restricted to three-year-olds: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes

Triple Crown(Noun)

The three greatest thoroughbred races of the year restricted to three-year-olds: the 2,000 Guineas Stakes, Derby Stakes (aka "Epsom Derby"), and St. Leger Stakes

Triple Crown(Noun)

The three greatest thoroughbred races of the year restricted to three-year-olds: the Queen's Plate, Prince of Wales Stakes, and Breeders' Stakes

Triple Crown(Noun)

Victory by one of the Home Nations u2014 England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales u2014 over the other three in the annual Six Nations Championship.