two-piece

1 of 2

adjective

: forming a clothing ensemble with matching top and bottom parts

two-piece

2 of 2

noun

: a garment (such as a bathing suit) that is two-piece

Examples of two-piece in a Sentence

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Adjective
There are several selections under $35, like this two-piece lounge set or these mini-flare yoga pants. Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026 Since then, Fitch's two-piece white design has sat untouched, forgotten about. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Prices start at only $8 with this two-piece set of dainty lace placemats that look like family heirlooms. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 With the Presidents Day Weekend sales ushering in an abundance of deals on some of Amazon’s best loungewear sets, now’s the time to stock up on easy two-piece outfits that’ll put your current favorites to shame. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 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

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“Two-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-piece. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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