duet

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. two people who work well together or look good as a pair.

n. a pair or couple, particularly one characterized by harmony or elegance.

“The salt and pepper shakers make a charming duet on the dining table.”

“The two lead actors were a formidable duet, their chemistry driving the emotional core of the entire production.”

C1 · Advanced Science Technical

v. when two animals, like birds, sing to each other to communicate.

v. to communicate via coordinated vocalizations, typically for territory defense or pair-bonding.

“In the forest, we could hear the two owls duet across the trees.”

“Many tropical bird species duet to maintain their pair bond and defend their shared territory from rivals.”