combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
Synonyms of combonext
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.
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But the combo turned out to be a bit too loud, Day explained after a practice round early in the week, so the club asked him to tone things down by wearing some khaki pants instead. Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 Its pink and brown color way is a trending spring color combo. Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 Tagalongs and Merlot The Girl Scouts love their peanut butter, and there are few better combos on earth than peanut butter and chocolate. Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 Commenters on the Harris video were split between those willing to try the combo and those who couldn’t get past it. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for combo

Word History

Etymology

combination + -o entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of combo was in 1921

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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combo

noun
com·​bo ˈkäm-ˌbō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
1
: a small jazz or dance band
2
informal : combination

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