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

Grace Sullivan led Northwestern with 24 points and was the team’s sole double-figure scorer.

From Los Angeles Times

Miller made 9-of-12 shots from the floor, including 6-of-9 from three-point range, and was 6-of-6 from the free throw line to lead the Hawks, who had seven other double-figure scorers but none over 13 points.

From Barron's

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