combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō 

plural combos

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

That combo is why international snacks are not slowing down anytime soon. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Legendary local party band Fishbone provided music for the score and appears briefly as a country-and-western bar combo. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

For an arrangement that will last, stick with a combo that reflects your personal style. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

The burger/soda combo has become so divisive that on June 3, rival fast-food chain Arby’s had to offer its two cents. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

combination + -o entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for combo

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-ˌbō 

plural combos

1

: a small jazz or dance band

2

informal : combination