1
of grammatical number
: denoting reference to two
a dual pronoun
2
a
: consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : double
families with dual incomes
held dual citizenship in France and the U.S.
a dual function
a dual exhaust system
b
: having a double character or nature
1
linguistics
: the dual (see dual entry 1 sense 1) number of a language
2
linguistics
: a linguistic form in the dual
Examples of dual in a Sentence
Adjective
the dual purpose of the study
She pursued dual careers in music and acting.
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Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Hiestand currently serves on the board of the St. Hope Endowment and previously held dual roles as school founder Kevin Johnson’s personal lawyer and the school’s Title IX officer.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Roberts found that nearly 3,000 duals died despite many of those people only losing their drug subsidy for about two extra months.
—Leslie Walker, NPR, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens Set of 2 River Oaks Outdoor Swivel Gliders
These dual swivel gliders will pair perfectly with a morning cup of coffee or an evening cocktail.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Hiestand currently serves on the board of the St. Hope Endowment and previously held dual roles as school founder Kevin Johnson’s personal lawyer and the school’s Title IX officer.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
There would be a pitching dual and battle for the remaining four innings between Canady and Oklahoma’s Sam Landry but in the seventh inning, when only three outs remained, Oklahoma would tie the game.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Roberts found that nearly 3,000 duals died despite many of those people only losing their drug subsidy for about two extra months.
—Leslie Walker, NPR, 20 May 2025
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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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