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

The United States won 94-61, with Caitlin Clark recording a double-double in her senior international debut with 14 points and 11 assists in 25 minutes off the bench. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Angel Reese has broken another WNBA record with her 29th double-double of the season. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Shakira Austin had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Kiki Iriafen added 12 points and 10 rebounds for her 20th double-double this season. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago (15-24) with 24 points and 13 rebounds for her 14th double-double this season. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double-double

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