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

Morris is a combo guard in the mold of BJ Davis, only maybe quicker, with a deadly shot and handles to get in the paint and distribute. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

After five years, the combo cut the risk of the cancer returning or death by 49 percent. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Interim results from the trial show that the vaccine-drug combo appeared to extend the time before cancer returned in high-risk patients, according to the release, though the companies did not say for how long. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026

The combo of Robinson and Micahi Danzy could make FSU’s passing game explosive. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 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