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.
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Once a month, challenge yourself to tackle a totally new recipe—ideally, one that forces you to try out a new culinary skill, flavor combo, or protein source. Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Jan. 2025 The thing to order here is a surf and turf combo that could pairs filet mignon with a variety of seafood from shrimp and scallops to oysters or marinated salmon. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 What if Baylor does any one of several things to close out Colorado and isn’t battling the combo of Cougars/catastrophe hangover the next week? Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 These clothes are fanciful, but not fussy—a perfect combo for the times. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for combo 

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

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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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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