primo

noun
pri·​mo | \ ˈprē-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce primo (audio) \
plural primos

Definition of primo

 (Entry 1 of 3)

: the first or leading part (as in a duet or trio)

primo

adverb
pri·​mo | \ ˈprē-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce primo (audio) , ˈprī- How to pronounce primo (audio) \

Definition of primo (Entry 2 of 3)

: in the first place

primo

adjective
pri·​mo | \ ˈprē-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce primo (audio) \

Definition of primo (Entry 3 of 3)

slang
: of the finest quality : excellent

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Examples of primo in a Sentence

Adjective I found a primo parking space right out front. thanked the volunteers for a really primo job on the parish fund-raiser
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun But a group of researchers wondered whether the traditional method of using high quantities of very finely ground coffee would indeed produce a primo beverage. Molly Glick, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2020 Binnington, who had been shakier than a shopping cart with an unruly, runaway wheel in the series, managed to flash his pad to parry away a primo scoring chance by Joakim Nordstrom with 11:03 left in the game. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2019 But the primo viewing party will happen at Taha Marine Center ($15; 3109 E. Atlantic Blvd.). Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Dec. 2019 Why: In the old Stephi’s on Tremont space, Black Lamb has a primo location and nicely splits the difference between culinary elegance and neighborly comfort. Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2019 The primo seating spots are two large, steel storage tanks for aging and storing beer, now with openings cut into them so people can enter and sit at the circular banquettes inside. Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Nov. 2019 And this video capturing a band’s best intentions is that primo essential viewing opportunity. Ashley Hoffman, Time, 21 Sep. 2019 Lola 55 sought to elevate the Tijuana street taco, using primo ingredients, with an eye toward creating an eatery that could be franchised. San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2019 Headed into the weekend, one-time primo pick Jesse Puljujarvi (No. 4 overall in 2016) was still expressing no interest in returning to the Oilers. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The restaurant occupies a primo corner spot in Pembroke Lakes Square plaza, next to a Gyroville, Chipotle and Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 13 Oct. 2021 Still, Shaggy’s collaboration with Rayvon is a primo ballad that truly cemented Shaggy a mainstream commodity even Sting could jam with. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 28 Sep. 2021 Find your favorite salsa recipes among this very tempting bunch, grab some primo ingredients, and get ready for some real delicious dipping. Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 24 Sep. 2021 But the actors add some body and soul, and the face-offs, particularly between McCarthy and Cannavale, and between Keddie and Shannon, are primo. BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2021 Our pals over at weather.com have dialed up a primo afternoon for the opener. BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2021 This is primo setup for a fearless comedian like Mantzoukas, who is allowed to turn up the dial on Pimento even higher than usual. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2021 Some celebrities — think Marie Kondo, Madonna, January Jones — have sung the praises of a hot bath as a primo self-care ritual during the COVID-19 pandemic. Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2021 The Modernist team went to big cities and and smaller towns across the United States, some of them with long associations as primo pizza havens, to make comparisons. Forrest Brown, CNN, 17 July 2021

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First Known Use of primo

Noun

1792, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

circa 1901, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1972, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for primo

Noun

Italian, from primo first, from Latin primus

Adverb

perhaps borrowed from Italian, "first" — more at primo entry 1

Adjective

probably borrowed from Italian, "first, foremost, principal" — more at primo entry 1

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“Primo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primo. Accessed 8 Nov. 2021.

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primo

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of primo

: of the best quality : excellent

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