twin double

noun

: a system of betting (as on horse races) in which the bettor must pick the winners of four stipulated races in order to win compare daily double

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The Room My top-floor room, a twin double with a seaside view, was sleek and clean-lined, though the trio of windows seemed slightly too small and ceilings too low. Anja Mutic, New York Times, 5 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of twin double was in 1960

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“Twin double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twin%20double. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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