double-digit

adjective

dou·​ble-dig·​it ˌdə-bəl-ˈdi-jət 

: greater than or equal to 10 percent and less than 100 percent

double-digit inflation

double-digit price increases

Taking advantage of a double-digit lead in the polls, this son of a popular former two-term governor was coasting toward November on the heralded family name.

—Jason L. Riley

Examples of double-digit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In June, the CEO noted Nike Running as a bright spot, following five consecutive quarters of double-digit growth. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

If finalized, it’d be the second consecutive year of double-digit premium hikes for Obamacare enrollees, KFF said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

If the double-digit decline persists, television executives and conference officials ought to take a closer look at why. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Recent polls show Becerra with large, double-digit leads over Hilton headed into the busiest stretch of the campaign. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double-digit

• digit
• fidget
• midget
• widget