: colored in two colors or in two shades of one color
two-tone shoes

Examples of two-tone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Starring Michelle Dockery, Nicholas Pinnock and David Dawson, the story of a family and four young people drawn into Coventry and Birmingham’s exploding ska and two-tone music scene in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Marta Balaga, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024 Models come in steel or gold, or both for a two-tone look. Carol Besler, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 The cabin is fashionably draped in a choice of two-tone Windsor leathers; or animal-free textiles that recall technical fabrics favored by Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt, appropriate for the opera house or rugged outback. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024 The Royal Festival Hall in London lit up as Margot Robbie hit the red carpet in a two-tone strapless dress, featuring baby pink (naturally) and black. Lorena Meouchi, Glamour, 18 Feb. 2024 Kelce also screamed so vehemently in Reid’s face that viewers at home could almost see his sweat and spittle rebounding off that famous, two-tone mustache. Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024 While her outfit may appear minimalistic to onlookers, Sofia elevated it with luxurious accents, including tortoiseshell micro shades, white leather Derby shoes and an oversized two-tone Ferragamo Hug bag. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024 The living room opens onto two dining rooms — one formal and one casual — and a two-tone gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances. Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024 Other design considerations, such as a two-tone upper or contrast piping, may also be chosen. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of two-tone was in 1906

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“Two-tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-tone. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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