Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Made in or consisting of two parts or pieces.
- noun A garment, such as a swimsuit, consisting of two parts.
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- adjective comprising two pieces
- noun A
garment consisting of two separate parts; especially such aswimsuit
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective (of clothing) made in or consisting of two parts or pieces
- noun a woman's very brief bathing suit
- noun a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers
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Examples
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"We call it two-piece and fries, the bikini and the bras," said Stephen Derek, a traditional costume maker, referring to the skimpy costumes that have become a staple of the new bands.
NYT > Home Page By JOHN ELIGON 2011
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Yet in some countries women are not able to purchase, let alone wear, the two-piece swimsuit.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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His compatriot Louis Réard, then also at work on a two-piece swimsuit, boasted that his own creation, even smaller, would “split the Atom” to become the first “sub-anatomical” bathing outfit.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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His compatriot Louis Réard, then also at work on a two-piece swimsuit, boasted that his own creation, even smaller, would “split the Atom” to become the first “sub-anatomical” bathing outfit.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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Yet in some countries women are not able to purchase, let alone wear, the two-piece swimsuit.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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Still, some European ladies began to wear the skimpy two-piece suits.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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But instead of naming his suit for a discovery in physics, Réard focused instead on the idea that a woman in his two-piece would herself be a metaphorical bomb, one that could yield an unprecedented, explosive reaction.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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But instead of naming his suit for a discovery in physics, Réard focused instead on the idea that a woman in his two-piece would herself be a metaphorical bomb, one that could yield an unprecedented, explosive reaction.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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Still, some European ladies began to wear the skimpy two-piece suits.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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And yes, Lakshmi reveals one challenge while sporting a two-piece — the foodie equivalent of Princess Leia's gold bikini from The Empire Strikes Back.
Exclusive: Padma Lakshmi in a Bikini! Top Chef Hits the Bahamas for All-Stars Finale 2011
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