combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
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.
Recent Examples on the Web The Kings expect Devin Carter, a combo guard from Providence, to be sidelined for at least six months after undergoing left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 July 2024 For starters, break from the traditional combo of basil, pine nuts and parmesan to come up with a sauce of your own, such as the one in Walnut, Spinach and Herb With Zucchini Pasta Sauce, which includes cilantro and lime juice for an added zing. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 July 2024 Fortunately, the answer is no: At least for now, the iconic Costco food court combo will remain at its delicious price of $1.50. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2024 There’s no better combo than bentwood and burl wood veneer, that’s a match made in home decor heaven. Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for combo 

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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

Dictionary Entries Near combo

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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