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

Venus Williams x Crate & Kids Collection From tennis-ball motifs to her favorite lavender-and-green color combo, Williams’ collection with Crate & Kids is both playful and can easily transition alongside kids and their ever-changing styles. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026

Alpha Three is waiting for Alpha Six (Riley Keogh), who suddenly materializes out of nowhere, dressed in an identical leather jacket, jeans and boots combo. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

For a full face bundle, the Line Smoother is bundled with the favorite Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation, a combo that delivers a smoother, brighter, more even complexion. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Casillas used a combo of Prada Touch Cream-to-Powder Blush in Cherry and Tulip on Zendaya's cheeks, with Monochrome Soft Matte Lipstick in Tiepolo and Reflection Glossy Liquid Balm in Blushware on her lips. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 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