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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Among the Heat’s 34 two-man combinations who have logged at least 200 minutes together this season, the Adebayo-Ware combo has the second-worst net rating. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026 The statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look. Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026 New Shepard, a reusable rocket-capsule combo, launched for the first time in April 2015. Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026 But that won’t stop the combo platter of condemnation mixed with comedy over Belichick being excluded. Steve Buckley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 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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