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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Each example of the Temerario Tettonero will feature a special two-tone colorway. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 Pair cut-crease glittery gold eyes with a matching two-tone lip and a ton of highlighter. — Michella Oré, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026 Custom hooks, two-tone rounded laces and a co-branded metallic buckle secure the upper of the fresh shoe style. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Style it with Mfpen’s two-tone midiskirt, Leset’s gray crewneck tee, and Alaïa’s mesh Mary Janes rendered in cool croc-effect leather. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-tone

Word History

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 6 Nov. 2026.

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