double

¹dou·ble

adj \ˈdə-bəl\

Definition of DOUBLE

1

: having a twofold relation or character : dual

2

: consisting of two usually combined members or parts <an egg with a double yolk>

3

a : being twice as great or as many <double the number of expected applicants> b of a coin : worth two of the specified amount <a double eagle> <a double crown>

4

: marked by duplicity : deceitful

5

: folded in two

6

: of extra size, strength, or value <a double martini>

7

: having more than the normal number of floral leaves often at the expense of the sporophylls

8

of rhyme : involving correspondence of two syllables (as in exciting and inviting)

9

: designed for the use of two persons <a double room> <a double bed>

— dou·ble·ness noun

Examples of DOUBLE

1. One of the eggs had a double yolk.
2. The truck crossed the double yellow line and entered the other lane.
3. My name is “Allison,” with a double “l.”
4. Go through those double doors and walk to the end of the hall.
5. I'll have a double espresso, please.
6. a double dose of medicine
7. a double order of fries

Origin of DOUBLE

Middle English, from Anglo-French duble, double, from Latin duplus (akin to Greek diploos), from duo two + -plus multiplied by; akin to Old English -feald -fold — more at two, -fold

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to DOUBLE

Synonyms: binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, duplex, twin, twofold

Antonyms: single

Related Words: mated, paired

Near Antonyms: unpaired

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide

Rhymes with DOUBLE

bubble, Hubble, nubble, rubble, stubble, trouble