combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
Synonyms of combo
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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Not a good combo and not what Jackman wants to see. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 June 2026 The 6-5, 185-pound combo guard is an international prospect who originally signed with Gonzaga. ABC News, 24 June 2026 An audacious menu that includes a shroom pizza with potato sticks and a pear and sweet potato combo with goat cheese. Peter St. Onge updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Aluminum is one of the best heat conductors, and this particular combo allows for the pan to warm evenly—especially crucial in the searing and sautéing business. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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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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