double-wide

noun

dou·​ble-wide ˌdə-bəl-ˈwīd How to pronounce double-wide (audio)
Synonyms of double-widenext
: a mobile home consisting of two units that have been fastened together along their length

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The bedroom is king-size and has great windows and a double-wide closet. — Katie McDonough, Curbed, 2 Feb. 2026 And what about the double-wide Jeep that actually drives? — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026 Choose the single-seat version, or opt for the double-wide papasan for cozy hangouts with friends and family—or extra room to stretch out. — Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard. — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for double-wide

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of double-wide was in 1966

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“Double-wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-wide. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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