triple-double

noun

tri·​ple-dou·​ble ˌtri-pəl-ˈdə-bəl 

basketball

: an instance in which a player accumulates a total of 10 or more in three statistical categories (usually points, assists, and rebounds) in one game

Examples of triple-double in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Game 3, which the Sun won 105-76, Thomas recorded the first triple-double in WNBA Finals history with 16 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Alyssa Thomas recorded her 23th career triple-double — and fourth of the season — with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for Phoenix (15-27). — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Paige Bueckers scored 19 points, Jessica Shepard had her fifth triple-double of the season with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 97-77 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Shepard has the third-most triple-doubles in a season in WNBA history, trailing Alyssa Thomas’ six in 2023 and eight in 2025. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for triple-double

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