double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

Examples of double up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Miami outrebounded Mizzou 46-30, doubling up MU on the offensive end (16-7) and riding that dominance to a 19-2 advantage in second-chance points. —Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026

Alexa Chung doubled up on jackets in Paris, styling a classic Mac trench coat in khaki over a navy nylon bomber, V-neck sweater, and white button-down shirt for a masterclass in layering. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026

The Atlanta Botanical Garden doubled up on tulips and other flower bulbs for 2026, with more than 139,000 blooms in the Great Lawn, annual flower beds, Flower Walk, and Edible Garden. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

Before purchasing additional travel insurance, check if your credit card already includes trip protection to avoid doubling up. —Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double up

• buttercup
• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup