twain

noun

ˈtwān How to pronounce twain (audio)
Definition of twainnext
as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together I like rap and my parents like country music, and never the twain shall meet in our house

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Recent Examples of twain Thankfully, Wednesday is only being split in twain. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The Eiffel Tower is warped and displaced, the Arc de Triomphe hewn in twain. — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025 Wondering where the twain meet with these veteran politicians? — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025 The Moose wants Leon Draisaitl money, $14 million per year, and ne’er the twain. — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for twain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twain
  1. pair
  2. couple
  3. duo
Noun
  • Sun, surf, and sand calls for a pair of sandals that slip on and off easily—you’ll be mostly barefoot, anyway.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Seth missed and walked into a pair of spears, but there was still no referee.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pair
Noun
  • The couple seeks out new additions from antique dealers, private sellers and auctions.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Then in August 2021, Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans, so the couple brought Family Meal back at a time when many were not just without food, but water and electricity.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of couple
Noun
  • The duo presided overan unorthodox two-anchor program that ceded viewers, and, eventually, ratings.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The real highlight is Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), who make for a compelling villain duo.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of duo

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