two-step
Americannoun
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a ballroom dance in duple meter, marked by sliding steps.
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a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance.
verb (used without object)
noun
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an old-time dance in duple time
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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
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The group sang in their own accents and co-wrote all their songs, and their most popular hits saw their smooth, soulful harmonies layered on top of the garage and two-step drumbeats popular at the time.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
By adding strontium and titanium and using a two-step growth process, they created small electronic gates, known as 'p-n junctions', at the interfaces between layers.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
The so-called backdoor Roth, a simple two-step process, means anyone can contribute up to $8,000 to an account with after-tax dollars and shelter all their future gains from federal taxes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Have Paul Skenes and Pete Crow-Armstrong take some two-step lessons before the tournament.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
She was always at the kitchen sink, my mom, doing a two-step or something.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
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