two-piece

American  

[too-pees] / ˈtuˈpis /

adjective

1. having or consisting of two parts or pieces, especially two matching pieces of a clothing ensemble.

   a two-piece bathing suit.

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noun

1. Also two-piecer. a two-piece garment.

two-piece British  

adjective

1. consisting of two separate parts, usually matching, as of a garment

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noun

1. such an outfit

Etymology

Origin of two-piece

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Tom Copi, one of the exhibit’s featured photographers, attends the event in a two-piece bright yellow suit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Arthur Cocker was another of those turning out for the event, wearing a two-piece suit, a watch and traditional chain.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Sandy Liang and Dior are among the many designers whose recent runway shows featured corporate pieces like two-piece suit sets.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2024

The director pushed him to go out there as the crowd was rushing into the stage, and the singer was already wearing a leather two-piece outfit.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2024

Grandma Rose talks about how she was the first fifteen-year-old in her Baton Rouge neighborhood to wear a two-piece bathing suit.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

Related Words

• bikini
• swimsuit