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

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Spanning three levels, the two-tone structure is on a secluded cul-de-sac amid a third of an acre bordering the Wilshire Country Club golf course. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 From this sleek, two-tone tube dress to a vibrant turquoise satin gown made to command the room, this is your go-to for dresses that are sure to turn heads. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025 This back plate is also where most of the Aston Martin design comes into play: there’s the silver wing logo, of course, but also a two-tone design with lines painted on the side to resemble aerodynamic wings. Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Qualley chose the brand's classic two-tone ballet flats (with a black toe cap) to break away from the usual choice of heeled sandals. María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-tone

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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 7 Jun. 2025.

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