double date

noun

: a date participated in by two couples
double-date intransitive verb

Examples of double date in a Sentence

Would you two ladies like to go on a double date with me and my friend?
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On Thursday, Bezos faced backlash for his double date with the Trumps from U.S. senator Bernie Sanders, who says Bezos needs to get his priorities straight as thousands of Amazon workers went on strike across the U.S on Thursday. Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024 The weekend kicked off with a double date with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on Friday, Oct. 11. Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 Garfield and Tomas were first linked in March 2024 when they were photographed holding hands in Malibu, California, while out on what appeared to be a double date with Phoebe Bridgers and Bo Burnham. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024 This vibe appealed to Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman who have met up here for a double date, as well as to diners like Kacey Musgraves, Jon Hamm, Laura Dern, and Brandi Carlisle. Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for double date 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double date was circa 1931

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“Double date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20date. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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