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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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
When declarer has a two-suiter, and you have tricks in his side suit, a trump lead will usually be best.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2013
East intervened with two clubs, showing either long diamonds or a major-minor two-suiter.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2013
I want my tan cowhide two-suiter, not the one from Mark Cross, the new one from T. Anthony.
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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