two-sided

adjective

two-sid·​ed ˈtü-ˈsī-dəd How to pronounce two-sided (audio)
: having two sides : bilateral

Examples of two-sided in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And now he’s gone, possibly opening the door for Lawrence to turn this into a two-sided rivalry again. Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2024 Cromer and scenic designer Arnulfo Maldonado enrich this atmosphere by packing the band into a roughhewn, two-sided box in the center of the stage. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024 But is there something about these two-sided marketplaces that ensures that the customer will be well taken care of? Risher: There is. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 29 May 2024 The front of the two-sided letter features an illustration of Rhoudy adorned with bright-red hearts. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2024 But the prosecution’s high-profile approach has been criticized, in part because the two-sided street brawls only led to charges for one side. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024 These boards feature a unique two-sided design, perfect for cutting and serving. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 In that scenario, we time and record both a printer's one-sided (simplex) and two-sided performance. David English, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024 The two-sided fruit comes with 26 facial expressions, from smiles to frowns; attach them to show different emotions. Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of two-sided was in 1856

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“Two-sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-sided. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.

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