1
: consisting of two thicknesses
2
a
: woven with two sets of warp thread and two of filling
a two-ply carpet
b
: consisting of two strands
two-ply yarn

Examples of two-ply in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its padding-free, two-ply cups are strong enough to comfortably redistribute soft breast tissue and minimize the appearance of a larger bust size without constricting or squeezing your skin, which shoppers applaud in their reviews. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 Separate the two-ply napkins and just use the top layer for this project. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024 Some manufacturers also use two-ply yarn to increase thickness and absorbency. Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2024 The exceptionally supportive design features full-coverage, two-ply cups that create a flattering shape without any thick padding. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023 Made from polyester and cotton, this item has durable cover-stitching throughout, a two-ply hood, a dyed-to-match drawcord, and pouch pocket. Joseph Cheatham, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023 The cover is a polyethylene, two-ply mesh material that’s made for safety. Martha Sorren, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023 Patented by the maker in 1907, Fresco is two-ply, 9 oz fabric woven from 100 percent wool to be tight yet porous, ensuring easy air circulation and the ability to bounce back from wrinkles. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 July 2023 The two-ply, buttery cashmere fabric feels like a cloud enwrapping your body. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of two-ply was in 1839

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“Two-ply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-ply. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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