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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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 This is the second double date for this particular foursome in as many months—they were spotted hanging on a yacht in Mallorca in July, where they were joined by Amy Schumer. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025 Since social interaction enlivens the two of you, start planning double dates with other couples and friends. Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 28 June 2025 Bad Bunny and Jenner were first linked in February 2023 after going on a double date with Justin and Hailey Bieber. Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 July 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 15 Aug. 2025.

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