doubleton

American  

[duhb-uhl-tuhn] / ˈdʌb əl tən /

noun

Chiefly Bridge.

1. a set of only two cards of the same suit in a hand as dealt.

   The other player held a doubleton.

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doubleton British  

/ ˈdʌbəltən /

noun

1. bridge an original holding of two cards only in a suit

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Etymology

Origin of doubleton

First recorded in 1905–10; modeled on singleton

Example Sentences

West doubled for takeout, East bid four clubs, West continued with four diamonds, East bid four spades, showing only a doubleton in support, and that was passed out.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2014

Declarer needed the doubleton queen-jack of hearts, the diamond queen onside and the queen dropping.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2014

East, who knew partner had a singleton or doubleton spade, should have played low, encouraging at the same time.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2013

If East’s high-low is taken to show a doubleton, South must not ruff his last club.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2012

He had clubs and spades solid, with doubleton heart and diamonds.

From Competition by Causey, James