two-step

noun

ˈtü-ˌstep 

1

: a ballroom dance in ²/₄ or ⁴/₄ time having a basic pattern of step-close-step

2

: a piece of music for the two-step

two-step intransitive verb

Examples of two-step in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Relying on the blank tag alone—what seems to be a common mistake amongst travelers—is like failing to enter the security code during two-step verification. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

The venue continues to champion emerging artists, with free live music on many weeknights and weekend afternoons, plus Honky Tonk Thursdays and two-step and line-dancing lessons for newcomers. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

This might be a two-step process, of course, with the next custodians initially coming in as minority partners. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The gains rely on a two-step method using two organic molecules of different sizes and shapes. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for two-step

• bicep
• doorstep
• footstep
• instep
• misstep
• sidestep
• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep
• rep
• sep