double date

noun

: a date participated in by two couples
double-date intransitive verb

Examples of double date in a Sentence

Would you two ladies like to go on a double date with me and my friend?
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The Mahomes joined Swift and Kelce on a double date days before Super Bowl LIX. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Patrick and Brittany have been strong supporters and frequent companions of Swift and Kelce during their two-year relationship, from double date nights at the US Open to dinners out in New Orleans. Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Real-life BFFs and former costars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox were spotted on a double date at hot spot Nobu in Malibu, California, with their respective boyfriends, Jim Curtis and Johnny McDaid. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025 Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos have been spending time in Ibiza with their double date night faves, Vittoria Ceretti and Leonardo DiCaprio. Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for double date

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double date was circa 1931

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“Double date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20date. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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