dou
ble
Plural
doubles
1
a room that is designed for two people
- They booked a double for their weekend getaway.
- The hotel offered a spacious double with a balcony view.
- The double had a queen-sized bed and a private bathroom.
- Couples often prefer a double for their stay.
- The receptionist confirmed their reservation for a double.
Synonyms:
2
a number or quantity that is twice as large or much as another, or twice the original amount
- I'm willing to pay double.
- At our company, you'll get double that.
- They offered you 15% commission?I'll give you double.
- Gin and tonic, please and make it a double.
3
a person who bears a close resemblance to a famous individual, often used as a stand-in or impersonator
- The actor's double was used for dangerous stunts in the film.
- She was hired as the celebrity's double due to their striking resemblance.
- The double fooled many fans into thinking they were meeting the actual star.
- His role as the president's double required him to mimic not just looks but mannerisms.
- The double was so convincing that even close friends of the celebrity were momentarily deceived.
Synonyms:
4
a type of base hit in baseball where the batter reaches second base safely after hitting the ball
- The batter's powerful swing resulted in a double, putting him in scoring position.
- He led off the inning with a double down the left-field line.
- The outfielder's quick throw couldn't prevent the batter from turning the hit into a double.
- She celebrated after hitting a double, knowing it would give her team a good chance to score.
- The game was tied after the player's clutch double brought in a crucial run.
Synonyms:
5
(in bridge) a call made by a player to increase the stakes of the current bid, often used to challenge the opponents' bid or to indicate that they expect the opponents' contract to fail
- She made a double after the opponents bid four hearts, signaling that she believed they couldn't make the contract.
- The player hesitated before making a double, hoping to pressure the opponents into overbidding.
- His double was met with a confident re-bid, leading to a tense round of play.
- The strategic double in the final round turned the tide in their favor, winning them the game.
Synonyms:
6
two victories in the same sport within two different competitions during the same season
- The team celebrated after securing the double, winning both the league and the cup in the same year.
- Manchester United accomplished the double twice, dominating both domestic and international tournaments.
- Winning the double is a rare feat, showcasing a team's excellence across multiple competitions.
- The coach was proud of his squad for clinching the double, a testament to their consistency and skill.
- The fans were ecstatic as their club completed the double, lifting two major trophies in one season.