Triple Double

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪpəl ˈdʌbəl/

Definitions of triple double

noun a basketball term referring to a performance in which a player accumulates a double-digit number in three of five statistical categories - points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that basketball player got a triple double in the game last night.

A2 She achieved a triple double in points, rebounds, and assists during the match.

B1 The player's impressive triple double performance helped lead the team to victory.

B2 Scoring a triple double is a rare feat in basketball and showcases a player's all-around skills.

C1 His ability to consistently achieve a triple double sets him apart as one of the best players in the league.

C2 The player's triple double statistics are a testament to his incredible talent and hard work on the court.

Examples of triple double in a Sentence

formal The basketball player achieved a rare feat by recording a triple double in last night's game.

informal Did you see that player get a triple double? They were on fire!

slang That player just dropped a triple double like it was nothing.

figurative She managed to pull off a triple double of tasks at work today, impressing everyone with her efficiency.

Grammatical Forms of triple double

past tense

tripled doubled

plural

triple doubles

comparative

more triple double

superlative

most triple double

present tense

triples doubles

future tense

will triple double

perfect tense

has tripled doubled

continuous tense

is tripling doubling

singular

triple double

positive degree

triple double

infinitive

to triple double

gerund

tripling doubling

participle

tripling doubling

Origin and Evolution of triple double

First Known Use: 1979 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'triple double' originated in basketball to describe a player achieving double-digit numbers in three statistical categories during a game.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in basketball, 'triple double' has since been adopted in other sports and contexts to describe a similar achievement of double-digit numbers in multiple categories.