double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

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Keeping you warm inflight and also doubling up as a stylish accessory, Madeleine Thompson’s Myrtle Oversized Scarf (£315) is made from 100% cashmere and will no doubt become an essential part of your travel wardrobe. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Lady Gaga made her hosting debut in 2013, also doubling up as a musical guest. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025 More news: Draymond Green Says Warriors Offered Him Coaching Job After Retirement Butler gives them a legitimate go-to player alongside Curry, so defenses can't just double up the star guard. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025 The upper and lower jaws hold the ruby of the tourbillon cage, while the back of the skull becomes the center bridge, and the bridges double up as the crossbones of a pirate flag. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for double up

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Feb. 2025.

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