: colored in two colors or in two shades of one color
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This modification, along with its two-tone House of Kolor black and metallic orange paint job, are a bit part of why its so beloved. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2025 At any watch appointment or watch conference in the past twelve months, the two-tone iterations have jumped out at me in a way that an all gold or all silver would usually. Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 7 July 2025 The two-tone design features refined details like a leather tie closure, a spacious zippered compartment that fits a laptop, a convenient front pocket, and soft cotton lining. Footwear News, 3 July 2025 There’s also a new two-tone, flat-bottomed steering wheel adding a sporty touch to the luxurious cabin. Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-tone

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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 22 Jul. 2025.

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