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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The Summer House star, 38, opened up about her experience combo feeding in a post on Instagram on Wednesday, March 26. Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025 The base is modern and sleek and made from a metal and wood combo that’s so heavy duty and strong. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 Give the combo a modern-day update with a textured base layer (i.e., lace or fishnet), topped with the oversized tee of your choice. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025 The collection stunned with outfit combos that included sequined one-piece swimsuits under loose trousers, paired with shimmering earrings and fancy footwear for the ultimate high-low moment. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025 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

Cite this Entry

“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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