double-double

noun

dou·​ble-dou·​ble ˌdə-bəl-ˈdə-bəl 

: an instance of a player's accumulating a total of 10 or more in two statistical categories (such as points and rebounds) in one basketball game

Examples of double-double in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Viktor Lakhim came off the bench to post a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Steinbach is essentially a walking double-double and should only improve with more confidence and experience. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Sparks lose to the Dream Angel Reese had 23 points and 13 rebounds for her WNBA-leading 16th double-double of the season, Allisha Gray added 20 points, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Sparks 101-92 on Monday night. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Aliyah Boston added a 19-point, 11-rebound double-double, giving Wilson plenty to deal with inside. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double-double

• redouble
• bubble
• double
• rubble
• stubble
• trouble