twofer

noun

two·​fer ˈtü-fər How to pronounce twofer (audio)
1
: two articles available for the price of one or about the price of one
2
: something that satisfies two criteria or needs simultaneously
3
: a cheap item of merchandise
especially : a cigar selling at two for a nickel
4
: a free coupon entitling the bearer to purchase two tickets to a specified theatrical production for the price of one

Examples of twofer in a Sentence

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That was a moon-mission twofer for SpaceX: Resilience shared the rocket with Blue Ghost, a robotic lander built and operated by the Texas company Firefly Aerospace that carried 10 scientific instruments for NASA via the agency's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2025 Worx Edger and Leaf Blower Set $160 $137 at Amazon Keep your yard manicured with this twofer deal, including a cordless leaf blower and weed trimmer that doubles as an edger, as well as two batteries, a charger, and trimmer spool. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Listen to this article An Aurora seventh grader achieved a scholastic twofer last week, winning Denver’s regional science fair and the Colorado state spelling bee in a six-day span. Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025 Milk Shake Moisture Mist for Body Honey & Orange Blossom A true twofer, this body mist mixes skincare and fragrance. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for twofer

Word History

Etymology

alteration of two for (one)

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of twofer was in 1884

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“Twofer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twofer. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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