duo

1 of 2

noun

ˈdü-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce duo (audio)
 also  ˈdyü-
plural duos
1
: duet
2

duo-

2 of 2

combining form

: two
duologue

Examples of duo in a Sentence

Noun The comedy duo will perform tonight. The author-illustrator duo will be signing their books tomorrow. He and his partner make quite a duo.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The track remains a staple of Bananarama’s live set over the decades and undoubtedly will be performed during the duo’s three-night run at London’s Palladium venue starting on April 3. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 After meeting at college in 2017, the duo have been on a near-seven-year mission to represent their country at the Olympic Games. Ben Church, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024 Every week, the duo must complete a high-risk mission while also navigating a budding romance between them. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024 But Legend doesn't appear to be fazed by the duo's rookie streak. USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024 Marin went on to solo success, directing, writing and starring in the film Born in East L.A., based on the duo’s hit single, and notching many acting credits in film and television. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024 Moments like that — coupled with exhaustion from touring and drama in their personal lives — led to a three-year hiatus for the band in 2015, during which the duo only texted each other a handful of times. William Earl, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024 Piet Levy The golden opportunities keep coming for Milwaukee duo SistaStrings. Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024 According to Flav, the unlikely duo have actually been friends forever. Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Italian, from Latin, two — more at two

Combining form

Latin duo

First Known Use

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duo was in 1590

Dictionary Entries Near duo

Cite this Entry

“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duo. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

duo

noun
plural duos
1
: duet
2
: a group of two : pair entry 1

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