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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Thanks to this combo, the S.O.S Sulphur Paste can take down active zits and prevent new ones from popping up. Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024 However, the film faced mediocre response from the audience, even scoring four Razzie Awards at the time, with stars Affleck and Cavill winning for worst onscreen combo while Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor gave him a worst supporting actor Razzie. Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024 At Prada, caramel suede was paired with dark grey—a new go-to winter color combo to try in the new year. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 Drape it over an ensemble of winter white or embrace your inner Parisienne with an all-black sweater and leather legging combo. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 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

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 30 Dec. 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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