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

Erivo accented the outfit with a slouchy brown leather bag — making the case for the once-controversial black-and-brown color combo — as well as oversized hoop earrings and a turquoise pendant necklace. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025

And the combo has never been more popular than on its 40th anniversary. —Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025

This vacuum and mop combo offers long battery life, excellent obstacle avoidance, and a range of customizable cleaning options, all coming together in a comprehensive package that not only cleans your home but also maintains itself. —PC Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025

For now, the combo bets are still a small portion of Kalshi’s total trading volume. —Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Nov. 2025

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