plural monos
: monophonic reproduction

mono

2 of 4

adjective

mono

3 of 4

noun (2)

mono-

4 of 4

combining form

see mon-

Examples of mono in a Sentence

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Noun
Unlike mono-brand retailers, department stores are primarily selling other people’s products. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 At the flick of a switch, listeners can listen to a dual-mono solid-state mode, where discrete J-FETs deliver precision and ultra-low distortion. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 According to Mendel, the goal was not to attack Zelenskyy personally but to fracture the ruling mono-majority in parliament. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026 On the other hand, dual-wire setups are a bit more common and offer the user to run a stereo audio signal rather than a mono one. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026 Mono-Blooms and Petite Bouquets Hosts are embracing mono-botanical moments, arranging clusters of a single flower type, such as chamomile, garden roses, and olive branches, placed throughout the home for a chic, minimal look that pairs naturally with modern décor. Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026 The SoundLink Micro is a mono speaker with a single driver. PC Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025 Other mechanical features include USD forks, a mono rear shock, and an integrated exoskeleton to help ensure the bike can weather even the rockiest of rides. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025 An infection with Epstein-Barr virus does not necessarily cause symptoms, especially among children, though the virus is also the most common cause of mononucleosis (often referred to as mono). Aria Bendix, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Another of Pong’s fanciful mid-nineties creations was a mountain bike with a mono-blade suspension fork, a concept that Cannondale turned into the Lefty not long after. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020 Actress Eva Mendes recently shared her experience undergoing a mono-thread facial treatment, where acupuncture-like pins, or threads, were injected around the contour of her jawline. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Dec. 2020

Word History

Etymology

and Noun (1)

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1959, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1960, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mono was in 1959

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“Mono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mono. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

mono-

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Medical Definition

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