triple-double

noun

tri·​ple-dou·​ble ˌtri-pəl-ˈdə-bəl How to pronounce triple-double (audio)
basketball
: an instance in which a player accumulates a total of 10 or more in three statistical categories (usually points, assists, and rebounds) in one game

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The value of a triple-double has gone down significantly over the years, but Hart could average it in this series. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026 The sixth-year player had a triple-double with 22 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists against Las Vegas last week. — John Davis, Daily News, 4 June 2026 The not so awesome news was that after PCA had finished off his cool Reverse Cycle (homer-triple-double-single, in that order) with the single, this happened. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 26 June 2026 In the state quarterfinals, Stokes recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over Seattle O’Dea. — Gary Bedore june 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for triple-double

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of triple-double was in 1982

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

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