Double Eagle

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl ˈiːɡəl/

Definitions of double eagle

noun a score of three strokes under par on a hole in golf

Example Sentences

A1 I found a double eagle coin in my grandfather's old collection.

A2 The golfer scored a rare double eagle on the final hole.

B1 The double eagle is a term used in golf to describe a score of three strokes under par on a single hole.

B2 The coin collector was thrilled to add a rare double eagle to their collection.

C1 Achieving a double eagle in golf requires skill, precision, and a bit of luck.

C2 The double eagle is a symbol of excellence and achievement in both numismatics and golf.

Examples of double eagle in a Sentence

formal The golfer scored a double eagle on the final hole of the tournament.

informal Did you see that double eagle he got? It was amazing!

slang He nailed a double eagle on that hole, what a boss!

figurative Achieving that promotion felt like hitting a double eagle in my career.

Grammatical Forms of double eagle

• plural: double eagles
• comparative: more double eagle
• superlative: most double eagle
• present tense: double eagle
• future tense: will double eagle
• perfect tense: have double eagled
• continuous tense: is double eagling
• singular: double eagle
• positive degree: double eagle
• infinitive: to double eagle
• gerund: double eagling
• participle: double eagled

Origin and Evolution of double eagle

First Known Use: 1849 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'double eagle' originated in the United States in reference to a $20 gold coin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific denomination of a gold coin, 'double eagle' has evolved to also refer to achieving a score of three under par on a single hole in golf.