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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Averaging north of 22 miles per gallon with the potent 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engine, paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission was a great combo and one that had plenty of pep in its step. Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2025 Queen Camilla continued her green style streak with a skirt and jacket combo for her latest royal engagement at the Unicorn Theatre on Wednesday in London. Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025 Their vibrators are high-quality and not too expensive (the ideal combo). Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025 This has a lovely combo of Brazilian jasmine, pink dragonfruit, and sheer vanilla—almost like a dessert. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Feb. 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

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 22 Feb. 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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