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

For the Wizards, nobody played better than power forward Anthony Davis, who notched a double-double with 10 rebounds and 29 points. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Now in his 10th Heat season with his lone NBA franchise, Adebayo already tops the Heat’s all-time leader boards in defensive rebounds and double-doubles. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

The sophomore posted a double-double with a team-high 23 points and 10 assists while shooting 5 of 6 from the field. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Reese struggled in Game 4, missing 10 of her 12 shots, including a few layups in the fourth quarter, after having double-doubles in each of the first three games. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double-double

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