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

Sometimes she’s wearing a tightly laced corset, a wool minidress or a methodical two-piece set.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a version of the Lumineers story that ends about a decade ago, in the wake of the two-piece folk-rock band’s struggle to duplicate the pop success of its debut single.

From Los Angeles Times

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

While performing songs from the 1989 album, Taylor donned her customary sparkly two-piece outfit.

From BBC

Though the Black Keys broke out as a scrappy two-piece, they went into “Ohio Players” eager to “flex our Rolodex,” as Carney puts it.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bikini
• swimsuit