two-hander

noun

1
: something that is done with both hands
Her tennis backhands are always two-handers.
2
: a play that is written to be performed by two actors

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Plot details remain unknown other than it being described as a two-hander rom-com. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026 The setting for this two-hander is more abstract than usual for Hunter, who is one of the theater’s outstanding American realists. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 Most of the story is a charming two-hander, but Anatomy of a Fall’s Sandra Hüller also has a notable supporting role. Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 The two characters carry what becomes a two-hander script revolving around Ryland and Rocky’s journey to save their respective planets. Emma Forgione, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-hander

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“Two-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-hander. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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