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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In return, the Rockets would pick up the Antetokounmpo combo of Giannis and Thanasis. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 The model finished off the look with a sturdy black shoe and a black shoulder bag with gold hardware, though brown accessories would suit the look just as well thanks to the neutral nature of the green coat and denim combo. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2025 The Beard-to-Reasor combo struck for a pair of third quarter TDs, covering nine and 15 yards, forging a 21-10 lead after three periods. Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 2025 This one’s available in all kinds of cute color combos, and the 16-ounce design is slim enough to comfortably tote around in even the most overstuffed work bags. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025 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 Dec. 2025.

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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