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

Two-day combo tickets will be sold to both events, with plans for a WWE World immersive fan event on site, in partnership with Fanatics. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Beauty in 2026 is pulling back hard from the bright blush and glossy lip combo that ran the last few years, and two muted looks are leading the shift. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026

The rhythm section and guitar work can get raw at times, more like a rock band than a snappy jazz combo. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Releases have experimented with a range of materials and patterns including a standard mesh and synthetic combo, faux-crocodile skin and cow-print sued — and Comme des Garçons is now stepping in as the first collaborator to get a release. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 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