double duty

phrase

: to do the work of two people : to take on two roles

doing double duty as cook and waiter

Examples of double duty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a time the sea stars did double duty controlling the urchins, but in recent years they have been struck down by an uncontrollable plague, worsened by the state’s warming waters, called, quite literally, sea star wasting disease. — Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Nelson said the Towle Board of Directors continues to research possible talents to fill Towle’s vacant key position for artistic director, with Nelson herself doing double duty to absorb both administrative and artistic duties for now. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

The clear, flavorless balm glides on effortlessly without feeling sticky or greasy and pulls double duty as an overnight mask. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Choosing foods that do double duty keeps snack plates easy to put together. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for double duty

• agouti
• beauty
• booty
• cutie
• fruity
• putti
• snooty
• sooty
• sruti
• tutti