double-faced

adjective

dou·​ble-faced ˌdə-bəl-ˈfāst How to pronounce double-faced (audio)
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a
: having two faces or sides designed for use
a double-faced bookshelf
b
or less commonly double-face : finished on both sides : reversible
used of fabric

Examples of double-faced in a Sentence

you'll find out how double-faced she is when you're no further help to her career
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Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of double-faced was in 1577

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“Double-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-faced. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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