two-piece

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtü-ˈpēs 

: forming a clothing ensemble with matching top and bottom parts

two-piece

2 of 2

noun

ˈtü-ˌpēs 

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

Examples of two-piece in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This two-piece set includes a short-sleeve crewneck shirt and shorts with an elastic waistband for a comfortable, relaxed fit. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

This two-piece set from Thule boasts an ultra-durable compression zipper, which is easy to close even when the cubes are stuffed full. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

Noun

This two-piece set, for example, includes a pair of wide-leg sweatpants and a half-zip sweater. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026

The animal-print two-piece, traced with glittering piping, was worn with a black crop top, knee-high black leather riding boots, and a coordinating Chanel flap bag. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1880, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for two-piece

• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice
• cerise
• decease
• decrease
• eyepiece
• facepiece
• handpiece
• headpiece
• increase