two-suiter
Americannoun
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a suitcase designed to hold two suits and additional smaller items.
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Bridge. a hand having at least five cards in each of two suits.
Etymology
Origin of two-suiter
1920–25 two-suiter for def. 2; 1955–60, two-suiter for def. 1; two suit(s) + -er 1
Example Sentences
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In the given auction, two clubs showed a two-suiter in clubs and another suit.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2013
When you have a two-suiter, showing it as quickly as possible allows partner to evaluate his or her hand accurately.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2013
After West made a Michaels Cue-Bid to show his major two-suiter, the two-heart response by North indicated at least game-invitational values with a heart stopper and no spade stopper.
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2011
An electronic portable piano built into a case about the size of a two-suiter has been put on the market by the Wurlitzer Co.,
From Time Magazine Archive
I opened my two-suiter and took out my toilet kit and went to the bathroom.
From The Gallery by Llewellyn
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