1
: moving or allowing movement in either direction
a two-way bridge
2
a
: involving or allowing an exchange between two individuals or groups
there must be good two-way communication—
Jerrold Orne
Jerrold Orne
especially
: designed for both sending and receiving messages
two-way radio
b
: involving mutual responsibility or reciprocal relationships
political alliance is a two-way thing—T. H. White †1986
T. H. White †19863
a
: involving two participants
a two-way race
b
sports
: playing on both the offensive and defensive squads of a team (as in American football)
Frost, a throwback to the era of two-way players, is the Cardinal's starting free safety and backup quarterback.—The New York Times
The New York Times
also
: playing both offense and defense well
a basketball forward who's a talented two-way player
4
: usable in either of two manners
a two-way lamp
5
: being a cock or valve that will connect a pipe or channel with either of two others
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Other highlights include a private elevator landing and foyer that lead to a living room and dining area separated by a two-way limestone fireplace and lined with French doors opening to a southern terrace overlooking the city and Hudson River.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
That’s what the Hornets want and need from Miller, a two-way player who can lead both offensively and defensively.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
The available Heat players who were left out of the rotation on Wednesday were Terry Rozier, Keshad Johnson, and the two-way contract trio of Vlad Goldin, Myron Gardner and Jahmir Young.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The historic night has been the talk of the sports world and was recently discussed by former two-way (and two-sport) star Deion Sanders.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
That’s what the Hornets want and need from Miller, a two-way player who can lead both offensively and defensively.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
The available Heat players who were left out of the rotation on Wednesday were Terry Rozier, Keshad Johnson, and the two-way contract trio of Vlad Goldin, Myron Gardner and Jahmir Young.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The historic night has been the talk of the sports world and was recently discussed by former two-way (and two-sport) star Deion Sanders.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-way. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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