double date

¹ American

noun

Informal.

a date on which two couples go together.

double-date ² American

[duhb-uhl-deyt] / ˈdʌb əlˈdeɪt /

verb (used without object)

to take part in a double date.

verb (used with object)

to accompany (someone) on a double date.

They double-dated the two sisters.

double date Idioms

A social engagement in which two couples go together, as in They went on a double date with her brother and his girlfriend. [c. 1920]

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Etymology

Origin of double date¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Origin of double-date²

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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The improvement at Tinder comes as Match looks to turnaround the app with new product features like a double date tool and an improved recommendations algorithm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But the pair of young couples are treating this practical business transaction between customer and caterer as their double date, lingering too long and asking for more wine, joking that they’re not quite certain yet.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

In June, Tinder introduced its double date feature.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

So that makes the double date episode with Gregory as this big kind of jealous moment — it would have been nice to have that happen over three episodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

I go out with boys now and then, always on a double date or in groups.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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