two-step

noun

ˈtü-ˌstep 

1

: a ballroom dance in ²/₄ or ⁴/₄ time having a basic pattern of step-close-step

2

: a piece of music for the two-step

two-step intransitive verb

Examples of two-step in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Only instead of crusading against the evils of dancing teenagers, our most pedantic podcasters have joined forces to convince their audiences that Tony Romo should be doing the Texas two-step to the nearest unemployment office. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Below, listen to the ultra-digital (and slightly creepy) two-step track, which the pair originally premiered at their Dekmantel set last summer. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for two-step

• bicep
• doorstep
• footstep
• instep
• misstep
• sidestep
• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep
• rep
• sep