: colored in two colors or in two shades of one color
two-tone shoes

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Published on December 20, 2024 By Robert Ross Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The example shown here has a two-tone interior dressed in a vinyl trim of red and silver. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024 There is a two-tone finish on the bezel, with a satin finish on the top, and a glossy micro-blasted finish on the side. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Madison North South Flap Phone Crossbody, $60 with code Add a little personality to your look with this two-tone leather phone bag. Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 With a collection of two-tone designs ranging from a vibrant grey with orange to a clean taupe with white, you’re guaranteed to find something that fits your palate preference. Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for two-tone 

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of two-tone was in 1906

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“Two-tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-tone. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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