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doubles

n.
US //ˈdəbəɫz// UK //dˈʌbəlz// dou·bles
  1. 1 sports with pairs (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Sport

    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.

    Example

    They decided to play doubles because four people wanted to use the court.

    Example

    The tournament features both men's and women's doubles, with the final matches scheduled for the closing weekend of the competition.

    Usage

    Usually functions as a plural noun or an uncountable noun depending on the context of the match.
  2. 2 Trinidadian food (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Dialect Cooking

    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).

    Example

    We stopped at a local stand to grab some hot doubles for breakfast.

    Example

    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.

    Usage

    Typically treated as a plural noun even when referring to a single serving.

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