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

Examples of two-tone in a Sentence

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While strolling through New York City in May, the actress, 47, wore a pair of two-tone jeans that put a fresh spin on the classic staple. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 The actress’ accessories and footwear favored a neutral black, including a pair of two-tone slingback pumps in cream and black and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Named after a fast-moving band of windstorms with destructive winds, the Huayra 70 Derecho is a roadster with a two-tone livery that combines Pearl Orange with Inky Blue. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 There are two paint options – blue and two-tone orange-and-black. New Atlas, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-tone

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Jul. 2026.

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