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DOUBLE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition adjective verb adverb noun adjective 4 adjective verb adverb noun Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In double 1 of 4 adjective dou·​ble ˈdə-bəl Synonyms of double Take our 3 question quiz on double 1 : having a twofold relation or character : dual Take our 3 question quiz on double 2 : consisting of two usually combined members or parts an egg with a double yolk 3 a : being twice as great or as many double the number of expected applicants b of a coin : worth two of the specified amount a double eagle a double crown 4 : marked by duplicity : deceitful 5 : folded in two 6 : of extra size, strength, or value a double martini 7 : having more than the normal number of floral leaves often at the expense of the sporophylls 8 of rhyme : involving correspondence of two syllables (as in exciting and inviting ) 9 : designed for the use of two persons a double room a double bed doubleness noun Quiz: At the coffee shop, if you ask for a double shot of espresso in your latte, what is the result? double 2 of 4 verb doubled ; doubling ˈdə-b(ə-)liŋ transitive verb 1 : to make twice as great or as many: such as a : to increase by adding an equal amount b : to amount to twice the number of c : to make a call in bridge that increases the value of odd tricks or undertricks at (an opponent's bid) 2 a : to bend or fold (something, such as a sheet of paper) usually in the middle so that one part lies directly against the other part b : clench doubled his fist c : to cause to stoop 3 : to avoid by doubling : elude 4 a : to replace in a dramatic role b : to play (dramatic roles) by doubling 5 a (1) : to advance or score (a base runner) by a double (2) : to bring about the scoring of (a run) by a double b : to put out (a base runner) in completing a double play 6 : double-team Jackson's absence was supposed to allow defenses to double Gates. — Jim Trotter intransitive verb 1 a : to become twice as much or as many b : to double a bid (as in bridge) 2 a : to turn sharply and suddenly especially : to turn back on one's course the rabbit doubled back on its tracks b : to follow a circuitous course 3 : to become bent or folded usually in the middle — usually used with up she doubled up in pain 4 a : to serve an additional purpose or perform an additional duty b : to play a dramatic role as a double 5 : to make a double in baseball doubler ˈdə-b(ə-)lər noun double 3 of 4 adverb 1 : to twice the extent or amount 2 : two together the children had to sleep double 3 : downward and forward from the usual position he was bent double with pain double 4 of 4 noun 1 : something twice the usual size, strength, speed, quantity, or value: such as a : a double amount b : a base hit that enables the batter to reach second base 2 : one that is the counterpart of another : duplicate : such as a : a living person that closely resembles another living person b : wraith c (1) : understudy (2) : one who resembles an actor and takes the actor's place especially in scenes calling for special skills (3) : an actor who plays more than one role in a production 3 a : a sharp turn (as in running) : reversal b : an evasive shift 4 : something consisting of two paired members: such as a : fold b : a combined bet placed on two different contests c : two consecutive strikes in bowling 5 doubles plural : a game between two pairs of players 6 : an act of doubling in a card game 7 : a room (as in a hotel) for two guests compare single sense 4 see also: on the double Synonyms of double Relevance Adjective dual twin binary Verb increase duplicate multiply Adverb twice Noun twin image replica picture clone duplicate See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of double in a Sentence Adjective One of the eggs had a double yolk. The truck crossed the double yellow line and entered the other lane. My name is “Allison,” with a double “l.” Go through those double doors and walk to the end of the hall. I'll have a double espresso, please. a double dose of medicine a double order of fries Verb We all doubled over laughing. He doubled up in pain. Adverb raced to his side double quick Noun I'll have one more glass of vodka. Make it a double , please. People often tell me that I'm his double . The actress's double did all of the dangerous scenes. Can you tell if it's the actor or his double in that shot? He hit a double in the eighth inning. See More 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 . Adjective The chain’s sandwich options include the farmhouse (bacon, ham, cheddar, country pepper schmear on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel), and the all-nighter ( double egg and American cheese, smoky chipotle aioli on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel). — Jenna Thompson april 30, Kansas City Star , 30 Apr. 2026 The primary suite includes a bathroom with heated floors, a stand-alone soaking tub, a double vanity, a body-spray shower and a walk-in closet with custom organizers. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune , 30 Apr. 2026 Verb Player of the Week Senior utility player Kal Arntzen powers Yorkville to a three-game sweep of Oswego in the Southwest Prairie Conference by going 5-for-9 with six runs, two doubles and five RBIs. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune , 5 May 2026 Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens then hit back-to-back doubles to give the Mets a 2-0 lead. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News , 5 May 2026 Adverb Correa also smoked a leadoff double in the first before scoring on a single from Isaac Paredes. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News , 26 Apr. 2026 The Tigers led 2-0 after Kerry Carpenter's bases-loaded double in the first before Cincinnati rallied. — CBS News , 26 Apr. 2026 Noun Odom also went 3-for-3 with two doubles and 4 RBI. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel , 29 Apr. 2026 Fortunately for the Yankees’ offense, Cody Bellinger had an RBI double in Tuesday’s game, while Austin Wells and Aaron Judge added solo homers. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News , 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French duble, double , from Latin duplus (akin to Greek diploos ), from duo two + -plus multiplied by; akin to Old English -feald -fold — more at two , -fold First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Adverb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of double was in the 13th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing double at the double bend double body double daily double double - A double - A battery double agent double album double back double bar double - barrel double - barreled double bass double bassoon double bill double bind double - blind double bogey double boiler double bond double - book double - breasted double - check double chin double - click double - clutch double cream double - crested cormorant double - crop double - cross double dagger double date double - dealing double - deck double - decked double - decker double - digit double digits double - dip double - dome double door double - double double down double dribble double Dutch double duty double eagle double - edged double - edged sword double - ended double - ender double entendre double entry double - face double - faced double fault double feature double fertilization double figures double genitive double - glazed double glazing double helix double - hung double - hung window double hyphen double indemnity double jeopardy double - jointed double knit double murder double negative double occupancy double or nothing double or quits double - park double play double pneumonia double prime double - quick double reed double refraction double - ring double salt double - sided double - space double standard double star double - stop double sugar double take double - talk double - team double - time double - tongue double - u double up double up on double vision double whammy double - wide lead a double life on the double see double stunt double takeout double that goes double for triple - double twin double See More Rhymes for double bubble rubble stubble trouble redouble See All Rhymes for double Browse Nearby Words Douay Version double double-A See all Nearby Words Articles Related to double 7 Uncommonly Doubled Letters For word games and other shenanigans Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double. Accessed 5 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition double 1 of 4 adjective dou·​ble ˈdəb-əl 1 : dual sense 1 a double role 2 : consisting of two members or parts an egg with a double yolk 3 : being twice as great or as many had double the number of expected sales 4 : folded in two 5 : having more than the usual number of floral parts and especially petals double roses doubleness noun double 2 of 4 verb doubled ; doubling ˈdəb-(ə-)liŋ 1 : to make, be, or become twice as great or as many double a recipe 2 a : to bend or fold (as a sheet of paper) usually in the middle so that one part lies directly against the other part b : to close tightly the fingers of : clench doubled his fist c : to cause to bend at the waist d : to become bent or folded usually in the middle she doubled up in pain 3 : to have an additional use or job the cook doubles as dishwasher 4 : to make a double in baseball 5 : to turn sharply and go back on the same path first take