two-sided

adjective

two-sid·​ed ˈtü-ˈsī-dəd How to pronounce two-sided (audio)
: having two sides : bilateral

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The dice are almost always two-sided and made of bone or wood. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026 The great room has cathedral ceilings, a two-sided double-height hearth, and French doors to a stone patio. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026 Furthermore, the comb is exquisitely crafted from durable pearwood and features a two-sided design with both a fine and a coarse toothed comb. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026 The set includes one oversized two-sided game board with easy-to-use flip panels, allowing two players to face off and guess their opponent’s mystery character. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-sided

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of two-sided was in 1856

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Two Sicilies
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two sides of the same coin
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“Two-sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-sided. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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