Twofer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtufɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Twofer is a noun meaning (also attributively) Something sold at a discount of two for the price of one.
Meaning
(also attributively) Something sold at a discount of two for the price of one.
More Meanings
- Something that yields a substantial additional benefit; something that figuratively kills two birds with one stone.
- (fashion) The fashion of wearing long sleeves outside a short-sleeved shirt.
- (theater) A cabling device used in theatre, allowing two stage lighting instruments to be connected to one dimmer.
Example Sentences
Justice Clarence Thomas served up a twofer last week […]
I dashed into the mall; bought a gift; raced to the card store, snapped up a two-fer gift-bag special and was back in my car in 26 minutes. I could medal in power shopping.
Thus, it was interesting to see that when the ISO 55001 Asset Management Standard was released last year, it also looks for an asset-management program to deliver its own twofers and threefers.
Word Forms
- twofers
- two-fer
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include twopennyworth, one-two, double, twopenny, four-half, twopence.
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