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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But the Atlanta product was a versatile combo guard in college who could play on or off the ball, facilitating out of pick-and-rolls, spotting up or creating his own shot against 1-on-1 defense. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026 Trendy items and playful color combos are fun sporadically, but the beauty mogul reminded us that sometimes simple is best. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 But just some lacy bras and panties (à la the example above) featuring color combos of NFL teams and maybe some college, too — just in time for Fall. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Both Wednesday and Thursday this week are NEXT Weather Alert Days in Southeast Michigan due to a combo of heat and storm concerns. Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 8 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 15 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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