double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

Examples of double up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Britain’s Kings and Queens have doubled up on their festivities since the 18th century, holding both a public celebration – the official birthday – and a more private event on the real date. Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 15 June 2024 To double up on lemony goodness, try serving it with Tofu Piccata or Chicken or Mushroom Piccata. Anna Rodriguez, Washington Post, 12 June 2024 In the seventh inning, second baseman Lauren Foley leapt up to make a catch and came down on the second base bag, doubling up the baserunner and ending the inning with a double play. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2024 Guests are prohibited from doubling up in the bunks or sleeping on the floors. Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for double up 

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Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of double up was in 1789

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“Double up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20up. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.

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