double-figure

[duhb-uhl-fig-yer, duhb-uhl-fig-er]

adjective

British.

1. double-digit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of double-figure¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Bayern have won by a 10-goal margin in the Bundesliga before – achieving an 11-1 win over Dortmund in 1971 - and the 2021 double-figure game was a 12-0 cup trouncing of regional league team Bremer.

From BBC

Councillors in Aberdeenshire also backed a double-figure percentage rise of 10%.

From BBC

UCLA’s Janiah Barker and Gabriela Jaquez also finished with double-figure scoring.

From Los Angeles Times

Watkins and Iriafen extended their streaks of double-figure scoring games to 10.

From Los Angeles Times

Bilodeau scored 10 of his 18 points in the second half to lead four players in double-figure scoring.

From Los Angeles Times