1. third best - Noun
2. third best - Adjective
third best (comparative more third best, superlative most third best)
(economics) Characterized by being a third best in the below sense.
third best (plural third bests)
(economics) A second best that is second best relative to a situation that is itself a second best.
third-best
Lamps is Lamps. When he plays well he is best in the game, when he plays bad, he is the second or the third best. Frank Lampard
On August 30, Jake Arrieta threw a no hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers. citation The Cubs finished the 2015 season in third place in the NL Central, with a record of 97–65, third best in the majors. Source: Internet
At linebacker, he recorded 86 tackles - third best on the team. Source: Internet
At the moment, Johnson averages 4.5 assists per game, third best in the PACWEST. Source: Internet
Jim Brown/US Presswire Danieal Manning (38) and the Texans have 14 interceptions as a team this season, third best in the NFL. Source: Internet
His changeup has been even better, and its 13.9 rating is third best. Source: Internet