doubles
What is another word for doubles? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A match or game played between two teams of two players each, especially in tennis or badminton.
We haven't recorded synonyms for doubles yet. You can still read its full definition, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use doubles
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play doubles
mixed doubles
doubles partner
Frequently asked questions
What does “doubles” mean?
The word “doubles” means a match or game played between two teams of two players each, especially in tennis or badminton. In plain terms, most often refers to a two-against-two match in racket sports, or, in Caribbean cooking, a popular chickpea sandwich.
How do you use “doubles” in a sentence?
Here is “doubles” used in a sentence: “They entered the mixed doubles tournament together.”
What part of speech is “doubles”?
“Doubles” is a noun.
Is “doubles” a common word?
“Doubles” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “doubles” have?
“Doubles” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a match or game played between two teams of two players each, especially in tennis or badminton.
What is the difference between "singles" and "doubles" in tennis?
In singles, one player competes against another, while in doubles each side is a team of two players. Doubles also uses a slightly wider court, because the side tramlines (alleys) are counted as in.
What is the difference between "doubles" and "mixed doubles"?
Doubles is a match between two teams of two players. In mixed doubles, each team is specifically made up of one man and one woman.
Why is the Trinidadian dish called "doubles" if a serving is one snack?
The dish is called doubles because it is made with two pieces of fried flatbread (bara) sandwiching a curried chickpea filling. The name reflects the pair of flatbreads, which is also why people order "a doubles" even though it is a single snack.
What is the difference between "doubles" and "a double"?
In sport, "doubles" (with s) most often means the two-against-two format, as in tennis doubles. "A double" (singular) has many separate meanings, such as a lookalike, a two-base hit in baseball, or a double measure of a drink, and is not the same as the doubles format.
