Pair meaning in English

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Definition

a pair: a couple, a duo, a twosome, a doublet, two of a kind noun
I only have one pair of hands.
During the field trip, the children must walk in pairs. They don't have to hold hands, but they must walk two-by-two.
Those two make a good pair.
to pair: to match, to team, to put in pairs, to join, to couple verb
It was a good idea to pair Paola with Polly. Those two get on very well together.

Examples

  • "Edward : Actually, a pair of vintage Elkie Johns sunglasses."
  • "PS: Don't forget to bring a pair of swimming trunks and a rifle."
  • "I think a kaftan and a pair of loose pants would really suit you."
  • "Each pair comes with a plastic moustache attached, too!"
  • "We provide a stylish headset, which is basically a pair of electrodes that are attached to the victim's – I mean – subject's head..."
  • "Host : I am a pair of organs located in the chest, I am made up of two spongy sacks."
  • "And where shall I put this pair of boxer shorts with hearts on them?"
  • "Horatio : No, it's not a drink, just a real pair of metal scissors for... cutting things."
  • "I can lend you a pair of knitting needles and give you some yarn if you like."
  • "I am a pair of organs in the abdominal region of the body."
  • "$400 for the pair."
  • "Look Quincy, I'm grabbing a beer tonight with a pair of the girls from downstairs."
  • "Donna : $210 for the pair."
  • "Donna : $215 for the pair."
  • "I'll give you $200 for the pair."

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