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
Gwyneth Paltrow whipped up her famous boyfriend-breakfast in a silky navy set, Kate Hudson sat for hair and makeup in a knitted turtleneck combo, and Demi Moore hung out with family in a gingham two-piece. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026 For $2 more, get a Meat & 3 with a French Dip and Swiss sandwich, small fries, two-piece mozzarella sticks, a two-piece Peach Cobbler Roll, and a small drink. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
This two-piece set is made with soft fabric, four-way stretch, and a classic fit that suits every style. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 The Dame opted for a gray two-piece set that included barrel-leg trousers with a roomy leg as well as an oversized blazer with sharp shoulders and classic lapels. Eva Thomas, InStyle, 30 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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