double-figure

American  

[duhb-uhl-fig-yer, duhb-uhl-fig-er] / ˈdʌb əlˈfɪg yər, ˈdʌb əlˈfɪg ər /

adjective

British.

1. double-digit.

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Etymology

Origin of double-figure

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

LeBron James, who extended his double-figure scoring streak in the regular season to 1,297 games, had three turnovers as the Lakers’ Big Three combined for 17.

From Los Angeles Times

Portland, led by Jerami Grant's 35 points, defeated host Milwaukee 115-103 while Zion Williamson had 29 points to lead eight double-figure scorers for New Orleans in a 143-130 victory over visiting Chicago.

From Barron's

At Toronto, Scottie Barnes led eight double-figure scorers with 17 points to power the host Raptors over Brooklyn 119-109.

From Barron's

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