: to knock out (as in boxing)
Examples of KO in a Sentence
Noun
He scored a KO in the second round.
Verb
He was KO'd in the second round.
Recent Examples on the Web
Alexander Lobrano, Air Mail, 6 June 2026
The challenge of doing so, however, was twofold, says Karl Fournier, co-founder of Studio KO.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Francis Ngannou blasted through Philippe Lins via first-round KO.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Rabid Fans Katie Feeney – Snapchat The Trauma Behind the KO.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Itauma turned pro three years ago in a debut KO victory that lasted just 23 seconds.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Some pairs of 2022’s Lost and Found Air Jordan 1 were affected by mold issues, as was 2015’s Air Jordan 1 KO Bred.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
All matches of the UEFA Women’s Champions League KO Playoffs is streamable on Paramount+.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
After a depressing four-year hiatus, Bus Palladium has been transformed into a 35-room luxury hotel with a bar, restaurant, and club by building owner Christian Casmèze and hotelier Nicolas Saltiel, with architecture and interiors by the design firm Studio KO.
—Alexander Lobrano, Air Mail, 6 June 2026
The challenge of doing so, however, was twofold, says Karl Fournier, co-founder of Studio KO.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Francis Ngannou blasted through Philippe Lins via first-round KO.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Rabid Fans Katie Feeney – Snapchat The Trauma Behind the KO.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Itauma turned pro three years ago in a debut KO victory that lasted just 23 seconds.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Some pairs of 2022’s Lost and Found Air Jordan 1 were affected by mold issues, as was 2015’s Air Jordan 1 KO Bred.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
All matches of the UEFA Women’s Champions League KO Playoffs is streamable on Paramount+.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/KO. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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