double-double

noun

dou·​ble-dou·​ble ˌdə-bəl-ˈdə-bəl 

: an instance of a player's accumulating a total of 10 or more in two statistical categories (such as points and rebounds) in one basketball game

Examples of double-double in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reese also set the WNBA single-season record with 32 double-doubles. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen are the first set of teammates in league history to each post at least 20 double-doubles in the same season. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Her double-double was her 19th this season, which set a Sparks single-season record. — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Han Xu, who had a double-double in each of her four games at the tournament, again led China with 21 points and nine rebounds. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double-double

• redouble
• bubble
• double
• rubble
• stubble
• trouble