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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This makes its bestsellers both affordable and fueled by the latest fashion obsessions — a winning combo. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 My breakfast, during this time, consisted of porridge only (for the oats) and dinner was some combo of fish, carbs, and greens. Daisy Jones, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025 Some favorite combos include peanut butter and an apple, peanut butter and banana toast and a smoothie or oatmeal with peanut butter. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025 The movie ultimately won the Razzies for worst screen combo of Phoenix and Gaga and worst sequel. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 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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