combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

That one-two combo has raised hopes of cooling tensions in the Middle East, which could lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Defensive line Among tackles (or in Zeek Biggers’ case, combo tackles/defensive ends), Biggers played 35 snaps, Zach Sieler 34, Jordan Phillips 31 and Keith Cooper 10. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

This no-fuss peplum tee and flare pants combo is so chic for everyday errands. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

My current favorite combo is sausage and broccoli rabe; the fat from the sausage sizzles the pasta while the broccoli rabe adds a peppery bite. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

combination + -o entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for combo

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-ˌbō 

plural combos

1

: a small jazz or dance band

2

informal : combination