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

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The Chopard Alpine Eagle 33 This new Alpine Eagle has a two-tone 33mm case and bracelet crafted in Chopard’s proprietary Lucent Steel and yellow gold. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Compared to the more decorative Happy Sport, this trendy two-tone is a great day watch for ladies, a segment gaining a lot of traction. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 However, this monochromatic outfit with two-tone stitching and a striped shirt became an effortlessly iconic aesthetic that could be reproduced on a budget. Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025 On the court, the brand’s new Court Jacket and Court Pants use pink iridescent two-tone fabric with pre-shaped sleeves and leg construction designed for dynamic movement to help give wearers versatility, whether on court or off. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 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 4 Apr. 2025.

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