Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

two-step

noun
/ˈtuːˌstɛp/
Definition
A simple dance characterized by two basic steps that can be repeated.
Examples
  • The couple danced the two-step at the country dance hall.
  • Learning the two-step is easier when you have a partner to practice with.
  • She showed off her skills by performing a perfect two-step on the dance floor.
Meaning
The term “two-step” refers to both a type of dance and a specific set of movements often performed in social dancing. It also can refer to a process involving two distinct phases or actions.
Synonyms
  • two-step dance
  • duet
  • pair dance