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
Color options include black, blue, white, red, camo and purple. Tech Specs: JBL Flip 7 JBL Pro Sound with AI Sound Boost Bluetooth 5.4 Battery life: Up to 16 hours with Playtime Boost. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The rugged camo inside paired with the matte khaki-colored outside makes is a stylish, but simple look. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2025.

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