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Definition of twofer

twofer

/ˈtuː.fɚ/
two · fer
Plural:twofers
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twofer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An arrangement, offer, or promotion in which two items or tickets are sold for the price of one.

Example

"The local bookstore is offering a twofer on all paperback novels this weekend."

2

North American A single action, event, or item that accomplishes two goals or fulfills two purposes at once.

Example

"Cycling to the office is a great twofer because it saves money on gas and provides a daily workout."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English as a phonetic contraction of the phrase 'two for (the price of one)', originally referring to cheap cigars sold at two for five cents and later to discounted theater tickets.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twofer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twofer
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