doubles
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a game, like tennis or badminton, played between two pairs of players instead of two individuals.
a format of play in sports such as tennis, badminton, or table tennis involving two teams of two players each.
Simple“They decided to play doubles because four people wanted to use the court.”
In context“The tournament features both men's and women's doubles, with the final matches scheduled for the closing weekend of the competition.”
UsageUsually functions as a plural noun or an uncountable noun depending on the context of the match.
- 02 C2 Proficiency
a popular street food from Trinidad made of fried bread and curried chickpeas.
a common street food originating in Trinidad and Tobago, consisting of two pieces of fried flatbread (bara) filled with curried chickpeas (channa).
Simple“We stopped at a local stand to grab some hot doubles for breakfast.”
In context“While exploring the local cuisine, the tourists were advised that doubles are best enjoyed fresh from a street vendor with a side of spicy chutney.”
UsageTypically treated as a plural noun even when referring to a single serving.