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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The superstar duo has remained tight-lipped regarding details of the LP, but some special guests expected to appear on the album include Sting and Jelly Roll. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024 Given how streamer residual demands dominated last year’s dual U.S. labor strike negotiations, the duo note that now is a good time to be trying to help the industry win its fair share. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 The mother-daughter duo discussed the first of many books based on their travel adventures around the world. Essence, 30 Oct. 2024 Another must-have in my travel bag, this compact travel set includes a shampoo and conditioner duo that will work for anyone and actually doubles as a body wash and shaving cream! Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for duo 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

duo

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

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