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

Examples of two-tone in a Sentence

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The latest iteration of the colorway will feature a two-tone black-and-gray upper, a feature that has historically alternated between solid black and the contrasting look seen on the upcoming reissue. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 So go for eye-catching two-tone styles that have clear contrasts. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026 The warm, almost vanilla, color of the two-tone dial is offset by a case in crisp condition, where both steps of the bezel remain much more defined than what is usually seen on this reference. — Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 Her full glam included pink blush, a two-tone lip, bold mascara, thick eyeliner, and a French manicure. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-tone

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Oct. 2026.

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