combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
Synonyms of combonext
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.
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For example, parlay results for specific combos can be called directly from Kalshi’s API with relative ease—and Sportico did exactly this for its feature story by coding a Cloudflare worker to track how individual parlays actively being promoted by Kalshi performed. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026 For a different take on a summer lace set, try this lightweight tank and pant combo from Staud. Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 This Old House host Bob Vila chose this as his top pick for a filter and softener combo. Ryan Brennan may 26, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 Mastering the system to rack up combos returned me to that classic Arkham flow-state. Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for combo

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

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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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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