camo

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noun

plural camos
: a combination of colors and patterns typical of camouflage
also : a camouflage garment or outfit

Examples of camo in a Sentence

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Adjective
Thousands of fans donned trucker hats and camo pants, bedazzled pink tank tops and tiaras. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2024 From camo hats to libertarian rhetoric, the Kamala Harris campaign is staking its claim to symbols of conservative identity. Neal Rothschild, Axios, 21 Sep. 2024
Noun
Christina Haack's 3 Marriages: A Look At Her Relationships With Exes Tarek El Moussa, Ant Anstead and Josh Hall Heather and Christina were both dressed in black stilettos, tops, and jackets, while Christina went for black leggings and Heather donned camo cargo pants. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, Paloma went for a cozy yet coordinated look, opting for a matching camo sweatsuit, a small brown purse, and white pointed-toe heels. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for camo

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

Adjective

1980, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of camo was in 1980

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“Camo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camo. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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