combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
Synonyms of combo
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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Former Kansas Jayhawks combo guard Darryn Peterson scored 28 points on 11-of-21 shooting with five rebounds and two assists in the Utah Jazz’s 103-102 overtime victory over Atlanta on Saturday. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026 The combo of refereeing and hydration breaks must be playing a part. Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Amazon has one of the best selections of matching sets online, including throwback shorts-and-top duos, travel-ready sets, and expensive-looking top-and-skirt combos that are easy to mix and match with other pieces in your wardrobe. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026 While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 June 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 5 Jul. 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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