twin bill
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Definition
Noun: A twin bill is a single event or admission covering two successive games, especially in baseball, played by the same teams on the same day. It is a set of two games.
Usage
The term is used primarily in a sports context, most famously in baseball, to describe a doubleheader. It refers to two games played one after the other.
Examples
- The rainout forced the teams to play a twin bill on Saturday.
- Fans got to see a twin bill for the price of a single ticket.
- The league scheduled a twin bill to make up for the postponed game.
Advanced Usage
- The concept can be extended metaphorically to describe any event featuring two main parts or performances.
- The film festival featured a twin bill of classic horror movies.
Variants and Related Words
- Doubleheader (noun): A more common synonym for "twin bill," especially in modern American English.
- Day-night doubleheader (noun phrase): A specific type of twin bill where the two games are played separately in the afternoon and evening, often requiring separate admissions.
Synonyms
- Doubleheader
- Double feature (used for films or performances)
- Twofer (informal)
Related Idioms
- Getting two for the price of one: This common idiom captures the economic and entertainment value of a twin bill, though it is not exclusive to sports.
Noun
- two games instead of one (especially in baseball when the same two teams play two games on the same day)