combo

noun com·bo \ ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō \

|Updated on: 10 Aug 2018

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Definition of combo

plural combos

1 : a usually small jazz or dance band

2 informal : combination

an appealing color combo

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Examples of combo in a Sentence

The carpet design comes in three different color combos.

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Both are modern combo guards, able to score as well as distribute, able to operate with or without the ball.

— mark zeigler, sandiegouniontribune.com, "SDSU basketball recruiting targets drawing interest from the big boys," 10 July 2018
After receiving his release from Towson in May, the 6-foot-4 combo guard reportedly visited Clemson, Seton Hall and New Mexico before deciding on the Lobos.

— jonas shaffer, baltimoresun.com, "Former Towson basketball standout Zane Martin transfers to New Mexico," 7 July 2018
With the Bucks, a squad that is teeming with ball-handlers and playmakers, DiVincenzo, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound combo guard, sees an opportunity to help the team in the backcourt.

— matt velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "New Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo's arrival in Milwaukee is a joyous occasion for his family," 25 June 2018
Undrafted combo guard Allerik Freeman will play the NBA Summer League with the Sacramento Kings, per sources.

— michael mcgough, sacbee, "With games a week away, who's joining Kings summer roster? A look at recent signings," 25 June 2018
The streaky combo-guard has averaged 14.1 points and 3.2 rebounds across four NBA seasons.

— neal j. leitereg, latimes.com, "Cavs guard Jordan Clarkson splashes out $3.2 million for Woodland Hills home," 5 June 2018
Food prices top out at $14 for a prime-rib sandwich or slider trio, and $15 for a combo appetizer plate.

— robert philpot, star-telegram, "The Brass Tap taps into the Roanoke dining scene with beer and more | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 10 May 2018
By far the most popular item, the Polka combo plate ($16) offers a more comprehensive sampling of the menu.

— mark kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "Review: Polka serves some of metro Detroit's best Polish food, in Troy," 25 Apr. 2018
Alabama has offered Ramsay freshman KeShawn Murphy, a 6-foot-7 combo guard.

— josh bean, AL.com, "Alabama offers 2021 Birmingham basketball star from Ramsay," 20 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of combo

combination + ¹-o

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: a small musical group that plays jazz or dance music
: a combination of different things

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