in pairs

idiom

: in a group of two people or things
working in pairs on an assignment
walking down the aisle in pairs

Examples of in pairs in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Unlike other professional golf tournaments, the Ryder Cup is a match play competition where golfers play in pairs. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 Anyway, the tribes obviously had to compete for supplies and would do so in pairs, with each twosome taking on a different stage. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025 The layered effect here is strong, with bird wings overlapping each other on various pieces; the animals also appear in pairs or alone throughout the collection. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025 New this season, some recruits will arrive in pairs consisting of spouses and family members, but will compete individually. Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in pairs

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pairs. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!