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

After averaging a double-double during the Knicks' title run just four short months ago, Towns assumed that contract extension negotiations this offseason would be stress-free. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Clark became the first player in league history to produce a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double-double

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