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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Videos of Regal Cinemas' popcorn bucket and drink combo have made their way to social media. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025 If your ideal winter travel outfit is equal parts cozy and intentional, this combo is about to become your new go-to. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 She’s seen in a similar lip-nail combo in another portrait session in 1985, then again in 2002. Essence, 12 Dec. 2025 Limi took The Star back for a tour of the kitchen Monday while Ginci cooked a seafood combo. Kansas City Star, 10 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

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 14 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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