twinset
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of twinset
First recorded in 1935–40; twin 1 ( def. ) + set ( def. ) (in the sense “collection of articles for use together”
Example Sentences
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Leoni, 38, reinvents the 1990s sheath dress-jacket twinset combo with a plisse dress that falls into jagged hem, worn with a pleated cape, all in an elegant tan.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2022
But it's certain they wouldn't have their faces on a mug twinset on eBay: Prof Van-Tam's emblazoned with "JV Tea"; Whitty's with his apparent catchphrase: "Next slide please".
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2021
You boil an egg in twinset and pearls.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 26, 2017
McLendon-Covey brings the house down when she finally trades in her pastel twinset for a skintight red minidress, then joins her new urban gal pals for a night carousing and lip-synching to 90s R&B hits.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 19, 2014
A twinset and pearls indicates a certain conservatism.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2013
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