two-tone
Americanadjective
adjective
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of two colours or two shades of the same colour
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(esp of sirens, car horns, etc) producing or consisting of two notes
Etymology
Origin of two-tone
First recorded in 1925–30
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BEIJING—At an imposing 18 feet long, the Maextro S800 sedan gives off Rolls-Royce vibes with its two-tone color scheme and abundant soft leather.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
She’s wearing an oversize salmon-colored dress shirt and extra-baggy jeans; Finneas, in a two-tone polo, has his feet propped on a coffee table.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2024
Other bands of the era adopted reggae stylings or tried to borrow from the wonderful authentic movement that was two-tone ska.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2023
The charcoal fabric on these two-tone chairs adds interest to the design and is a great partner to the polka dot.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2023
Accented by bright gold earrings, her black dress and two-tone fingernails made her look much younger than she was.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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