Phrase guide

double double

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Coffee with the equivalent of two creamers and two packets of sugar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, informal

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The achievement of a two-digit number of any two of points scored, assists, rebounds, blocks, or steals in a single game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • The center had 11 assists and 10 blocks tonight for a very unusual double double.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Achieving two kills and two digs by a single player in one game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports, volleyball

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A double cheeseburger with cheese on each burger (i.e., double cheese).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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History

Etymology

(coffee): Used by the Tim Hortons restaurant chain.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Norwegian Bokmål: dobbel-dobbel — (basketball)