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

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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