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
Perhaps one day, the duo can fulfill that prophecy. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 The duo wanted to create something special for Urie’s first entrance and pay tribute to Cynthia Erivo, who stars in the movie and was honored at the GLAAD Awards with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for her efforts in enhancing visibility and fostering acceptance of LGBTQIA+ individuals and issues. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025 The duo is currently in the studio with producer Julian Raymond working on their debut project slated for release later this year. Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025 The Shondaland series, itself a spinoff of the wildly popular Bridgerton, crafted an adorable first meeting for the duo. EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025 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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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duo. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

duo

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

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