double murder

noun

: the act of killing two people at the same time
He was convicted of a double murder.

Examples of double murder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
He is currently represented by a public defender in the double murder case that could result in life without parole or the death penalty. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 The families of those involved in Wednesday's double murder-suicide in Hopkins, Minnesota, have released a statement through the Hopkins Police Department. Conor Wight, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 The 32-year-old initially pleaded not guilty to the double murder charges in February, one month after his powerhouse attorney, Alan Jackson, stepped down from the case. Tracy Wright , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Hall of Fame running back was accused of the 1994 double murder of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman, but Simpson was acquitted in a jury trial that lasted eight months and captured the nation’s attention. Matt Moret, New York Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for double murder

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Double murder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20murder. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster