double date

Meaning

A 'double date' is a social occasion or outing where two romantic couples go out together. It is a casual and fun way to spend time with a romantic partner while also socializing with friends who are also in a relationship.

Examples

• We are going on a double date with Sarah and her boyfriend tonight.

  We are going on a double date with Sarah and her boyfriend tonight.

• A double date is a great way to introduce your new partner to your friends.

  A double date is a great way to introduce your new partner to your friends.

• They suggested a double date at that new Italian restaurant downtown.

  They suggested a double date at that new Italian restaurant downtown.

• I prefer a double date because it takes some of the pressure off the conversation.

  I prefer a double date because it takes some of the pressure off the conversation.

• Our double date turned into a disaster when they started arguing at the table.

  Our double date turned into a disaster when they started arguing at the table.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We made a double date for this weekend.

  ✓ We went on a double date for this weekend.

  In English, we 'go on' a date or 'have' a date, rather than using the verb 'make' in this context.

• ✗ We had a twin date last night with my brother and his wife.

  ✓ We went on a double date last night with my brother and his wife.

  'Twin date' is not a natural English expression. The correct term is always 'double date' when two couples hang out.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Why don't we invite Mark and Lisa and go on a ___ this weekend?

  💡 An outing with two couples (2 words)

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  double date

• They had a great time on their ___ playing mini-golf and eating pizza.

  💡 A joint romantic outing with friends (2 words)

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  double date