two-piece

1 of 2

adjective

: forming a clothing ensemble with matching top and bottom parts

two-piece

2 of 2

noun

: a garment (such as a bathing suit) that is two-piece

Examples of two-piece in a Sentence

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Adjective
Rubio wore the same Nike Tech fleece two-piece tracksuit donned by former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro after his arrest. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Since then, Fitch's two-piece white design has sat untouched, forgotten about. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
For me, two-piece sets are the key to packing less and wearing more—they always look put together, are both comfy and cute, and, of course, can be mixed and matched with other items in my suitcase. Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 Being comfortable while flying is a non‑negotiable for me, and this two-piece set hits the sweet spot. Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-piece

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1880, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of two-piece was circa 1880

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“Two-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-piece. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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