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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Three-day general admission passes start at $549; general admission and shuttle combo packages start at $669; Rhinestone Saloon admission passes start at $974; Corral reserved seating starts at $1,199; Corral standing pit access starts at $1,899. Holly Alvarado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 The company has been flying New Shepard, a reusable rocket-capsule combo, to and from suborbital space since 2015. Mike Wall, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026 This combo was striking and chic, even as intentionally defiant strands and sunglasses attempted to conceal her gorgeous face. Essence, 23 Jan. 2026 Even though young adults are more likely to have a college degree and work full time compared with their parents at this age, with that combo also comes larger student loan balances, which have proved to be a significant obstacle for those starting out. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 23 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

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 27 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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