: forming a clothing ensemble with matching top and bottom parts
: a garment (such as a bathing suit) that is two-piece

Examples of two-piece in a Sentence

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Adjective
This two-piece set includes a short-sleeve crewneck shirt and shorts with an elastic waistband for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 This two-piece set from Thule boasts an ultra-durable compression zipper, which is easy to close even when the cubes are stuffed full. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Noun
The two stood side-by-side outside the resort’s Coliseum Pool with Haack opting for a pink two-piece bikini with a matching cover-up and a white trucker hat promoting her champagne brand, Clé Cachée. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 The 45-year-old comedian shared a series of bikini photos on Instagram over the weekend, posing confidently in a colorful two-piece while enjoying time by the water. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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