combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō 

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

This two-piece lounge set is made from a light-as-air polyester-rayon-spandex blend with four-way stretch and abundant airflow, and the striped detailing gives it a more elevated look than your basic tee-and-pants combo. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

In 1981, McDonald’s launched Chicken ’n Chips, a combo of fries and boneless chicken pieces, however this meal was eventually phased out in favor of the McNuggets. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

And all the colorways are so cute, from the pale blue and gray to the unexpected burgundy and violet combo. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

Then, adding to it all, there’s the $80 billion in debt a ParaBros combo would carry — and the pink-slipping expected. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

combination + -o entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for combo

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-ˌbō 

plural combos

1

: a small jazz or dance band

2

informal : combination