Double Occupancy

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl ˈɑkjəpənsi/

Definitions of double occupancy

noun a type of lodging accommodation where two people share a room

Example Sentences

A1 I booked a hotel room for double occupancy.

A2 The price for double occupancy is higher than for single occupancy.

B1 The hotel offers a discount for double occupancy bookings.

B2 The room rate includes breakfast for double occupancy.

C1 The resort has suites available for double occupancy with ocean views.

C2 The conference package includes accommodations for double occupancy.

adjective describing the type of occupancy where two people share a room

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel room has double occupancy, meaning two people can stay in it.

A2 The tour package includes double occupancy accommodations for the entire trip.

B1 The resort offers double occupancy rooms at an affordable rate for couples.

B2 When booking a cruise, make sure to select the double occupancy option for shared cabins.

C1 The luxury villa offers double occupancy suites with stunning ocean views.

C2 The conference center provides double occupancy rooms for attendees who wish to share accommodations.

Examples of double occupancy in a Sentence

formal The hotel room rate is based on double occupancy, meaning it can accommodate up to two guests.

informal The price for the room is for two people, so it's double occupancy.

slang We can split the cost since it's double occupancy and we're sharing the room.

figurative Their friendship was like a double occupancy room - they fit perfectly together.

Grammatical Forms of double occupancy

• plural: double occupancies
• comparative: more double occupancy
• superlative: most double occupancy
• present tense: double occupancy
• future tense: will double occupancy
• perfect tense: has double occupancy
• continuous tense: is double occupying
• singular: double occupancy
• positive degree: double occupancy
• infinitive: to double occupy
• gerund: double occupying
• participle: double occupied

Origin and Evolution of double occupancy

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'double occupancy' originated in the hotel industry to refer to a room or accommodation that can accommodate two people.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'double occupancy' has become a standard term in the hospitality industry to indicate a room rate based on two people sharing the room. It is widely used in hotel booking systems and travel websites to specify the maximum number of guests allowed in a room.