double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

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The falls can be reached directly by boat in 30 minutes or by 4x4 in 90 minutes through the national park, a ride that doubles up as a game drive. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Big Bahraini flags are visible from above the venue, doubling up as fan zone awnings. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The actress doubled up on her sweaters, pairing a brown crewneck option with a cardigan in the same color draped over her shoulders. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 With one roster spot still open, the Warriors decided to double up on experience in free agency. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double up

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 14 Oct. 2026.

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