doubles
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈdəbəɫz// UK //dˈʌbəlz// dou·bles
n. a game of tennis or another sport where two people play together on each side. You usually play this with a partner against another pair of players.
n. a form of a game, especially tennis, badminton, or table tennis, played with two players on each side.
We are playing doubles this afternoon.
The tournament features both singles and doubles matches for men and women.
In professional doubles, success often depends more on the strategic positioning and communication between partners than on individual power or speed.
Usage
Usually functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the sport format; often used as a modifier in phrases like 'doubles match' or 'doubles partner'.