1. coming after the second in order, position, or time

1. one of three equal parts of something
2. the person or thing that is number three in a series

1. in the third place; as a third point
Usage: used when listing items

Examples

• She finished third in the race.
• This is my third attempt at the test.
• He ate a third of the pizza.
• The third chapter is the most interesting.
• First we’ll visit the museum, second the park, and third the library.
• One third of the students passed the exam.
• March is the third month of the year.