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

Examples of double-wide in a Sentence

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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 The shelter, built on land leased by Hayward Unified School District, currently has three portable three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes and another double-wide, handicap accessible community center building. Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 Team operations were headquartered in a double-wide trailer parked outside Alamo Stadium, where the team played its home games, and folding chairs were set up near the end zones to meet the league's minimum capacity requirement. Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026 The bedroom is king-size and has great windows and a double-wide closet. Katie McDonough, Curbed, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double-wide

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 2026.

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