two-step
Americannoun
-
a ballroom dance in duple meter, marked by sliding steps.
-
a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance.
verb (used without object)
noun
-
an old-time dance in duple time
-
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of such a dance
Etymology
Origin of two-step
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Earlier scanner technology used a two-step process, which was not as precise.
From BBC
Most countries have a two-step process of first obtaining a temporary visa and satisfying the residency requirements for a certain number of years, and then applying for permanent residency.
From MarketWatch
They’re jamming like nobody’s business, forcing me to two-step, spin, and moonwalk my way to the plantain tent.
From Literature
Authorities in the region have urged people to be wary of potential fraud and use anti-scam measures such as WhatsApp's two-step verification feature to help protect their accounts from being hijacked.
From BBC
It’s a long, sinuous riff, one so intoxicating that the audience in front of him can’t help but to two-step across the crowded dance floor.
From Los Angeles Times
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
