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

The Australian rock outfit rises on multiple tallies in the United States this frame and even manages to double up on one tally as a former bestseller performs well again, and the group nearly re-conquers a competitive roster. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

Caesars Sportsbook recently doubled up on its offer for the 2025 football season. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025

And after pinch-hitter Will Wagner popped out in foul territory, Tatis grounded a single up the middle to drive in two runs and make it 7-4 before the inning ended when Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall caught a line drive by Luis Arraez and threw to first base to double up Tatis. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025

Charlotte got more than doubled up in total yardage, gaining only 218 yards compared to App State’s 586. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025

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