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

The bulk of the shoe’s upper appears in a black leather that appears well worn and yellowed, while brand marks in black with red trim match the elephant print’s color combo. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

All two-man lineups featuring a combo of James plus one of Maxey, Brown, Embiid and Edgecombe have outscored opponents through the team’s first nine games. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026

And even in parks, parents and guardians have to keep children stiflingly close, out of the path of all the bionic combos of muscle and machinery barreling through. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

Pair the combo with a wide belt for a nod to the western influence of the ‘70s, ankle boots, a suede or corduroy jacket, and some tortoise-shell sunglasses. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 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