two-piece

1 of 2

adjective

: forming a clothing ensemble with matching top and bottom parts

two-piece

2 of 2

noun

: a garment (such as a bathing suit) that is two-piece

Examples of two-piece in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Everything to Know About Bridgerton Season 3 Her custom two-piece corset was handmade by designer Suhani Parekh at MISHO’s studio in Mumbai and took one month to create. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024 In this way, Lawrence's otherwise classic two-piece suit is modernized by both its size and her choice of sneakers. Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 13 Apr. 2024 Brittany wore white cowboy boots in one of her Coachella outfits that year, a two-piece lacey look that screamed bridal. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024 Singer and songwriter Reyna Roberts donned a two-piece denim ensemble with an oversized leather jacket–a black cowboy hat was a centerpiece of her outfit. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024 In the video, Lopez posed with Dominic and Gia, who wore a Barbie-pink two-piece outfit to match the occasion, and walked around a life-size Barbie Dreamhouse. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024 Classic two-piece suits certainly had their moment: In Los Angeles, Kendall Jenner stepped out in Bottega Veneta’s structured suit, amping it up with the label’s bright orange bag. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2024 The bourbon balls, made by Frankfort's Rebecca Ruth Chocolates and feature popular brands like Maker's Mark and Buffalo Trace, are available online or in-store beginning at $4.99 for a two-piece box. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 27 Mar. 2024 Fernández, 33, (Dani Rojas) stood out in a baby blue two-piece suit with a white button-down shirt. Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Noun
In the clip, Trainor, 29, could be seen wearing a sparkly two-piece ensemble that exposed her midriff and accentuated her growing baby bump. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023 Related Story Kim K Brought Back This Early 2000s Trend Kim attend Dolce and Gabbana's spring 2023 show during Milan Fashion Week wearing a dazzling red vintage Dolce and Gabbana dress from 1994 that was transformed into a two-piece co-ord set. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 2 Mar. 2023 The statement earrings that capped Taylor Swift’s midnight-blue two-piece Roberto Cavalli ensemble at the 2023 Grammy Awards are soon going to be available to one lucky, deep-pocketed buyer. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023 The kit version of the saw comes with a two-piece 55-inch track, a 4-Ah battery and charger. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 27 Feb. 2023 Ethically made in Bulgaria from luxe French stretch jacquard fabric, this two-piece set is comfortable and stylish. Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023 Instagram On Saturday afternoon, Kardashian did a costume change, wearing another two-piece by the fashion house Dolce & Gabbana. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 26 Feb. 2023 Grab the two-piece set in black for a classic look or make a statement with the neon pink. Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2023 Women with curves felt especially confident, covered, and supported in it compared to other two-piece sets. Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 22 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1880, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of two-piece was circa 1880

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“Two-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-piece. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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