duo

1 of 2

noun

ˈdü-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce duo (audio)
 also  ˈdyü-
plural duos
1
: duet
2

duo-

2 of 2

combining form

: two
duologue

Examples of duo in a Sentence

Noun The comedy duo will perform tonight. The author-illustrator duo will be signing their books tomorrow. He and his partner make quite a duo.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Special guests along the tour include alt-indie group Glass Beams, indie-electronic duo Neil Frances, experimental dance act Overmono, and Peruvian DJ and vocalist Sofia Kourtesis. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024 To bring the bar to life, the duo collaborated with Jennifer and Nicole Vitagliano on the opening food and drinks menu. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024 Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton star, the first of several collaborations between the acting duo and co-writer/director Gordon. Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Despite wanting to be together, stepping out in the public eye proves challenging for the unlikely duo, as they’re tested by conflicting schedules, the pressures of fame and outside voices claiming their romance is a publicity stunt. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for duo 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Italian, from Latin, two — more at two

Combining form

Latin duo

First Known Use

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duo was in 1590

Dictionary Entries Near duo

Cite this Entry

“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duo. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

duo

noun
plural duos
1
: duet
2
: a group of two : pair entry 1

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