mono

1 of 4

noun (1)

ˈmä-(ˌ)nō 

plural monos

: monophonic reproduction

mono

2 of 4

adjective

: monophonic sense 2

mono

3 of 4

noun (2)

: infectious mononucleosis

mono-

4 of 4

combining form

see mon-

Examples of mono in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

One doctor loaded her up with steroids; another diagnosed her with mono. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

The data showed that while mono-brand openings are running 15 to 20 percent below 2022 levels, the average flagship size has grown by over 30 percent. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for mono

• kono
• ono
• phono

Kids Definition

mono-

see mon-

Medical Definition

mono

noun

ˈmän-(ˌ)ō 

: infectious mononucleosis