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
This two-piece set includes a short-sleeve crewneck shirt and shorts with an elastic waistband for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 This two-piece set from Thule boasts an ultra-durable compression zipper, which is easy to close even when the cubes are stuffed full. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Noun
The Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask is a single-use, two-piece yellow hydrogel mask infused with ingredients that deliver hydration and soothing benefits. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Enter, this chic and minimalist two-piece set from Missactiver, which includes a tube top with side-slits and button closures and high-rise shorts with pockets. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-piece

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 6 Jul. 2026.

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