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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All of these combos evoke the mid-2010s. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026 This shampoo and conditioner combo have both of those key ingredients and won’t add an extra step to your beauty routine. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 This combo of a fuzzy faux fur jacket and brown satin pants feels like the perfect ensemble for a winter wedding. Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026 This mix of casual and dressy garments creates a combo that’s comfortable, authentic, and full of personality. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 11 Jan. 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

Cite this Entry

“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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