duo

1 of 2

noun

ˈdü-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce duo (audio)
 also  ˈdyü-
plural duos
1
: duet
2

duo-

2 of 2

combining form

: two
duologue

Examples of duo in a Sentence

Noun The comedy duo will perform tonight. The author-illustrator duo will be signing their books tomorrow. He and his partner make quite a duo.
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Noun
One of the newest entertainment offerings onboard is a traveling duo named Sage and Coriander, who do pop-up entertainment, games, and more in a streetmosphere style. Megan Dubois, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 In one photo, the lookalike mother-daughter duo poses together, with Watts in an off-the-shoulder white dress and Kai in a black halter-top dress. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 But, armed with its All-Star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Los Angeles feels good about their chances against any opposing team. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024 Whip up sweet treats and savory sides with this handy duo that’s $20. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for duo 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Italian, from Latin, two — more at two

Combining form

Latin duo

First Known Use

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duo was in 1590

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Cite this Entry

“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duo. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

duo

noun
plural duos
1
: duet
2
: a group of two : pair entry 1

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