double digits

plural noun

variants or double-digits

chiefly US

: a number or percentage from 10 to 99 especially when considered significant

There is good news for South Carolina motorists hitting the road for Christmas as gas prices have dropped by double digits in the last week.

—Sophie Brams

A Dayton-area catering company has been growing its services and is hiring new staff in the double-digits.

—Hannah Poturalski

Examples of double digits in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Super Bowl crowned the company’s 2026–2027 upfront process, with execs citing total volume commitments up double digits versus last year. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers have seven players in double digits in home runs. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

To dive back down to the double digits on the thermostat, head up to the Sierra. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Reaching double digits in wins was a good season for the men’s team. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double digits

• midgets
• widgets