doubleheader

noun

dou·​ble·​head·​er ˌdə-bəl-ˈhe-dər 

1

: a train pulled by two locomotives

2

: two games, contests, or events held consecutively on the same program

Examples of doubleheader in a Sentence

The two teams will meet in a doubleheader this Saturday.

Recent Examples on the Web

Back in June of 2023, the Big 12 office announced plans for a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader between KU and Houston that was set for December 2024 in Mexico City. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

New York’s Rube Benton pitched a 4-0 one-hitter over the Boston Braves to give the Giants their record 26th straight win in the first game of a doubleheader. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Ahead of the storm, the Red Sox swept a doubleheader from the Cubs on Friday at Fenway Park. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

After the Red Sox swept the doubleheader Friday, the Cubs need help to host the wild-card series at Wrigley Field. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for doubleheader

• cheddar
• header
• redder
• shredder
• spreader

Kids Definition

doubleheader

noun

dou·​ble·​head·​er ˌdəb-əl-ˈhed-ər 

: two games played one after the other on the same day