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twofer

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈtufɚ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Something sold at a discount of two for the price of one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: also, attributive

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Something that yields a substantial additional benefit; something that figuratively kills two birds with one stone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The fashion of wearing long sleeves outside a short-sleeved shirt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fashion, lifestyle

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A cabling device used in theatre, allowing two stage lighting instruments to be connected to one dimmer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, theater

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5

noun

Meaning 5

a coupon that allows the holder to purchase two items (as two tickets to a play) for the price of one

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: coupon, voucher

6

noun

Meaning 6

an offer of two for the price of one

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: offer, offering

History

Etymology

Shortened form of two-for-one [deal], that is, two for the price of one (BOGO).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Doppelangebot — something that yields a substantial additional benefit
  • German: 2-für-1-Angebot — something that yields a substantial additional benefit
  • German: zwei-für-eins-Angebot — something that yields a substantial additional benefit
  • Spanish: carambola — something that yields a substantial additional benefit
  • Spanish: dupleta — something that yields a substantial additional benefit
  • Spanish: doblete — something that yields a substantial additional benefit