Double Header

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl ˈhɛdər/

Definitions of double header

noun a sporting event in which two games are played back-to-back

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a double header baseball game with my friends.

A2 The team played a double header on Saturday, winning both games.

B1 Attending a double header can be a long day at the ballpark, but it's worth it for the excitement.

B2 The double header scheduled for next weekend will be a test of the team's endurance.

C1 The double header between the two rival teams drew a huge crowd to the stadium.

C2 As a seasoned baseball fan, I always look forward to a double header for the chance to see two games in one day.

adjective describing a situation where two events or games are scheduled to take place consecutively

Example Sentences

A1 We watched a double header movie night at home.

A2 The restaurant is offering a double header deal on burgers and fries.

B1 The bookstore is hosting a double header book signing event with two authors.

B2 The music festival featured a double header performance by two popular bands.

C1 The conference included a double header keynote address by two industry experts.

C2 The art exhibition showcased a double header collection of paintings by two renowned artists.

Examples of double header in a Sentence

formal The baseball team will be playing a double header this weekend.

informal Hey, did you hear there's a double header at the stadium on Saturday?

slang I'm pumped for the double header coming up!

figurative Attending two meetings back-to-back felt like a double header of work.

Grammatical Forms of double header

• plural: double headers
• comparative: more double header
• superlative: most double header
• present tense: double header
• future tense: will double header
• perfect tense: has double header
• continuous tense: is double headering
• singular: double header
• positive degree: double header
• infinitive: to double header
• gerund: double heading
• participle: double headered

Origin and Evolution of double header

First Known Use: 1879 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'double header' originated in baseball to refer to a day when two games are played between the same teams at the same venue.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'double header' has been adopted in other contexts outside of baseball to refer to any event or situation where two things are scheduled to happen consecutively.