two-piece

[too-pees]

adjective

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

   a two-piece bathing suit.

noun

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

two-piece

adjective

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

noun

1. such an outfit

Word History and Origins

Origin of two-piece¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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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.

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

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In another, they’re at a fancy event, and Hairy Senior wears a glittery two-piece suit.

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Related Words

• bikini 
• swimsuit