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

Examples of two-piece in a Sentence

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Adjective
The actress wore a daring leather two-piece along with spider web earrings. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Since then, Fitch's two-piece white design has sat untouched, forgotten about. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
The two-piece features a roomy crewneck pullover, plus oh-so comfy bottoms. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Jump on this two-piece set from Anrabess before the price inevitably goes back up to $50. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 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

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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