two-piece

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adjective

ˈtü-ˈpēs How to pronounce two-piece (audio)
: forming a clothing ensemble with matching top and bottom parts

two-piece

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noun

ˈtü-ˌpēs How to pronounce two-piece (audio)
: a garment (such as a bathing suit) that is two-piece

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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
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 The vehicle's two-piece protective payload fairing was jettisoned just before T+3 minutes. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Oct. 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

Rhymes for two-piece

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“Two-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-piece. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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