two-piece

[ too-pees ]

adjective

1. having or consisting of two parts or pieces, especially two matching pieces of a clothing ensemble:

   a two-piece bathing suit.

noun

1. Also two-piecer. a two-piece garment.

two-piece

adjective

1. consisting of two separate parts, usually matching, as of a garment

noun

1. such an outfit

Word History and Origins

Origin of two-piece¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The director pushed him to go out there as the crowd was rushing into the stage, and the singer was already wearing a leather two-piece outfit.

From Salon

While performing songs from the 1989 album, Taylor donned her customary sparkly two-piece outfit.

From BBC

In another, they’re at a fancy event, and Hairy Senior wears a glittery two-piece suit.

From Literature

Though the Black Keys broke out as a scrappy two-piece, they went into “Ohio Players” eager to “flex our Rolodex,” as Carney puts it.

From Los Angeles Times

On this day, she wears a two-piece vintage cowgirl ensemble under a ’70s-era leather coat with a fur collar.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bikini
• swimsuit