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
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  1. pair
  2. couple
  3. duo
Noun
  • As the half continued, Colleyville Heritage cut the lead with a pair of 18-yard TDs from sophomore quarterback Lane Vargas to wide receivers Lucas Sunwall and Sameer Johnson.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The pair first visited on the morning of their fall 2026 show in February, and signed a deal in August.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pair
Noun
  • She was represented by an attorney, and, as is standard in surrogacy cases, there was an agreement — a contract — between the French couple and the woman.
    — Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Entertainment Weekly has reached out to the couple for more information on Becca’s cancer diagnosis and her upcoming treatment.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of couple
Noun
  • With little information circulating about the duo, the anonymity surrounding February’s Album only adds to its sense of mystery.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But now the mother-daughter duo behind Belgian lifestyle label Bernadette are thinking about the next generation.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of duo

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