doubles
Translation
doubles
Examples
I prefer playing doubles to singles.
I prefer playing doubles to singles.
They won the mixed doubles championship.
They won the mixed doubles championship.
Grammar Patterns
to play doubles to play the game format with two players per team I prefer playing doubles to singles.
a doubles player/match a player who plays or a match played in the doubles format They won the mixed doubles championship.
Similar Words
pairs
Etymology
From 'double'. Refers to the game format where the number of players per side is doubled compared to singles.
Memory Tips
Think 'double' the players, 'double' the action.