1
: a combination of two quick blows in rapid succession in boxing
especially
: a left jab followed at once by a hard blow with the right hand
2
or one-two punch
: two forces combining to produce a marked effect
Examples of one-two in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Mount and Amad form an excellent one-two punch of ball carrying, incisive passing and goalscoring threat.
—
Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 May 2025
After 17 excruciating laps, Norris reluctantly agreed but the incident took the shine off Piastri’s maiden Formula 1 win and McLaren’s first one-two finish in three years.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The Hill’s Al Weaver reports that GOP lawmakers acknowledge the president’s refusal to rule out the possibility that some of his levies could remain in place in the long term, coupled with his remarks on the possibility of a recession, constitutes a one-two punch that is spooking consumers.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Orange Lutheran is in second place in the Trinity League and ready to unleash its one-two pitching duo of Colt Peterson and Gary Morse.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-two
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 May 2025
After 17 excruciating laps, Norris reluctantly agreed but the incident took the shine off Piastri’s maiden Formula 1 win and McLaren’s first one-two finish in three years.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The Hill’s Al Weaver reports that GOP lawmakers acknowledge the president’s refusal to rule out the possibility that some of his levies could remain in place in the long term, coupled with his remarks on the possibility of a recession, constitutes a one-two punch that is spooking consumers.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Orange Lutheran is in second place in the Trinity League and ready to unleash its one-two pitching duo of Colt Peterson and Gary Morse.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-two
Cite this Entry
“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-two. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share