Synonyms of two-tonenext
: colored in two colors or in two shades of one color
two-tone shoes

Examples of two-tone in a Sentence

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Swapping classic blue jeans for a two-tone pair is an easy way to instantly make outfits look more intentional (without sacrificing comfort). Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 Philadelphia Police Department Police said the truck is a two-tone red 1987 to 1989 Ford F15 red pick-up truck. Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026 Timothy Simons wore a custom two-tone look by Brooks Brothers accessorized with shoes from Christian Louboutin and a timepiece from Omega. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026 There's nothing more eye-catching than a two-tone French manicure. Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-tone

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of two-tone was in 1906

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“Two-tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-tone. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.

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