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

Wild Lab Bakery sells decadent peanut butter cup cookies, as well, and Missy’s Pies slices up a droolworthy combo that features a layer of peanut butter on top of a chocolate brownie. — Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Everyday Precious An embellished satin skirt, paired with a chunky knit, is a quintessentially Prada combo. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

While mostly casual and pared-back, the classic jeans-and-T-shirt combo didn’t stop the actress from elevating her late-night look. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

The three styles create the most functional fall outfit combo. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 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