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

See Examples For:

two-piece

Circled by a verdant reproduction of an enchanted forest, and dressed in a black swan-like two-piece by Ann Demeulemeester, Zardoya held the audience captive with her purring soprano and vampy stare.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

Last year, she modelled for Di Petsa at London Fashion Week, closing their show in a white lace two-piece, flanked by an angel.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 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

Mr. Gideon slides a jar of peaches across the table at me, and I pick up the Ball jar and twist off the two-piece lid.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

Related Words

• bikini
• swimsuit