combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
1
: a usually small jazz or dance band
2
informal : combination
an appealing color combo

Examples of combo in a Sentence

The carpet design comes in three different color combos.
Recent Examples on the Web More than 90% of McDonald's franchisees now offer meal combos for $4 or less, Erlinger said. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 29 May 2024 In addition, youth 18 and under will be provided free kids meal combos. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024 After being eliminated at the final five thanks to a weird combo platter immunity challenge performance by Kenzie and Liz, Maria went to the jury. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 May 2024 Wendy’s has announced a new breakfast combo, which will give customers potatoes and their choice of either a Bacon, Egg & Cheese English Muffin or a Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffin for $3. Chris Morris, Fortune, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for combo 

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Word History

Etymology

combination + -o entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of combo was in 1921

Dictionary Entries Near combo

Cite this Entry

“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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combo

noun
com·​bo ˈkäm-ˌbō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
1
: a small jazz or dance band
2
informal : combination

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