synchro

1 of 3

adjective

syn·​chro ˈsiŋ-(ˌ)krō How to pronounce synchro (audio)
ˈsin-
: adapted to synchronization

synchro

2 of 3

noun

synchro-

3 of 3

combining form

: synchronized : synchronous
synchromesh

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Noun
Olympic champion Yang Hao is now expected to defend his 10-meter synchro world title and claim his second gold medal in the individual 10-meter platform title. Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Fátima took her place in synchro, and by taking her out, Amaia is back in the competition, bringing her one step closer to her lifelong dream of Olympic gold. Barry Levitt, Time, 20 June 2025 The racing Bugatti was then converted into a road car by removing its supercharger, matching it to a four-speed synchro gearbox, and reworking its body. New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025 Keeney’s gold followed silver in Doha in the women’s 3-meter springboard synchro, with Anabelle Smith – the pair that took bronze at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics — and bronze in the mixed team event. San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for synchro

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

synchro-

Combining form

synchronized & synchronous

First Known Use

Adjective

1947, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of synchro was in 1947

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“Synchro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchro. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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