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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Besides the potential irritation that can come along with using too many actives (or trying one too many TikTok trends) at once, layering on the wrong combo of products can inactivate skin-care ingredients, therefore rendering the product ineffective. Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024 Peanut butter and chocolate is a can’t-beat combo that’s beloved any time of year or for any occasion. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 Valerie Bertinelli is known for her vulnerability — and clapbacks — and now, the chef is cooking up a combo of both. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 Yes, but: The flavor combos on tap at Sota go beyond mixing Fanta and Sprite. Torey Van Oot, Axios, 2 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

Dictionary Entries Near combo

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