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
The duo teamed up to host a new fashion competition series called OMG Fashun, launching on May 6. Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 The duo wants those firefighter buddies to walk into Veggeez, know the food on the menu and be open to trying it. Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024 The duo were tasked with overhauling the DC Universe on the big screen, and their plan included bringing in a new Superman actor to anchor their universe. Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024 The duo also performed together during Swift's The Eras Tour stop in Cincinnati last summer. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024 The duo found levels of carbon monoxide so alarmingly high, the city decided to electrify the rail lines. Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024 The duo had some small portable electric lamps inside, but most of their vision was extracted from meager bulbs pressed from the outside against the tiny portholes of the darkened tube. Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024 The duo both let out an astonished gasp and awkwardly stare in disbelief. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 The duo lost six weeks in, sadly dancing their last dance on the April 12th episode. Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

duo

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

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