Definition

1. Adjective:

   • (Of clothing) made in or consisting of two separate parts or pieces: Describes garments that come as a set of two distinct items, typically a top and a bottom.

2. Noun:

   • A woman's very brief bathing suit: A swimsuit for women consisting of two separate pieces, a bra top and briefs.
   • A business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers: A formal outfit for work or professional settings, comprising a jacket and a coordinating skirt or pair of pants.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • She prefers a two-piece swimsuit for sunbathing.
  • He bought a two-piece suit for his job interview.

• Noun:

  • She packed a new two-piece for her beach vacation.
  • The dress code requires a formal two-piece for the meeting.

Advanced Usage

• "two-piece band": A musical group consisting of only two members.
  • The garage rock band started as a two-piece before adding a drummer.

Variants and Related Words

• Bikini (n): A specific type of women's two-piece swimsuit, typically with a very brief bottom.
  • A bikini is a popular style of two-piece.
• Twin-set (n): A matching sweater set, typically consisting of a cardigan and a short-sleeved jumper.
  • She wore a classic twin-set, which is a type of two-piece outfit.

Synonyms

• Separates (n, in fashion): Individual clothing items (like tops and bottoms) designed to be worn together.
• Bikini (n, for swimwear): A two-piece swimsuit for women.

Related Phrases

• Two-piece set: A common phrase emphasizing that the two items are designed as a coordinated set.
  • The store sells the blazer and skirt as a two-piece set.

Noun

1. a woman's very brief bathing suit
2. a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers

Adjective

1. (of clothing) made in or consisting of two parts or pieces
   • a two-piece swimsuit