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 home's exterior is clad in a two-tone mixture of metal and board and batten siding, and is topped with a metal roof. Adam Williams april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026 The famous lookalike style is known for its two-tone cap-toe and delicate bow accent, and this Quince version features the same details. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 More lookalikes: Trend: Cap-toe detailing Cap-toe ballet flats are one of those trends that never really leave, thanks largely to Chanel’s iconic two-tone design. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 All models feature a two-tone design, with the rotating nozzle at the top matching the buttons and contrasting with the rest of the body. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 2026.

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