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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But with a menu that offers everything from stir-fry and soups to family-feeding combos, Wei’s Cantonese should pique the interest of any Boisean hunting for their own favorite takeout. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026 The combo kit with extra batteries, charger, carry bag and six pairs of spare props retails at $499 but can currently be had for a hundred bucks off. New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026 The best part is that this combo doesn’t try to loudly impress. Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026 Smaller combo package with the same drone. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 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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