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

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Adjective
The giant retailer is actually bursting with comfortable two-piece sets and easy-to-style jumpsuits and sweatsuits for hassle-free, comfortable all-day wearing. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024 Plus, the two-piece set is less expensive than other options on the market. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 Good flaunted her figure in a yellow off-the-shoulder two-piece set with cut-outs to show off her abdominals. Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024 Kristen paired a similar white two-piece with oversized sunglasses and dangling earrings, while her husband chose a simple red bathing suit. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 And, as fashion historians are wont to point out, one of the ensembles, a two-piece set contributed by the house of Lelong and likely designed by Christian Dior, looks remarkably like the Bar Suit, which would arrive a couple of years later and change the course of fashion history. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024 Her two-piece skirt set had a bit of cinching at the waist of her long-sleeved jacket. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Feb. 2024 Second-best two-piece: Zendaya again Medios y Media/Getty Images The style star used her platform to showcase an up-and-coming designer with this custom look by Torishéju Dumi, the first from her London brand Torishéju to appear on the red carpet. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024 Norrington lifts the dihedral door, holds down a switch, and the two-piece roof, activated by no less than eight electric motors, folds quietly atop the engine. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 2024.

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