combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
1
: a usually small jazz or dance band
2
informal : combination
an appealing color combo

Examples of combo in a Sentence

The carpet design comes in three different color combos.
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The 21-window model from 1967 is done up in orange and cream, a delicious combo further highlighted by the vehicle’s sparkling chrome trim. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025 The crispy nuggets will also be available as a combo that includes an order of nacho fries, nacho cheese sauce and a large drink. Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025 Well, that combo also can be found in Blue Diamond’s newest release, almonds seasoned with Mike’s Hot Honey. Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Berube has clung to the Matthews-Marner combo throughout, almost always with Matthew Knies on left wing. Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for combo

Word History

Etymology

combination + -o entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of combo was in 1921

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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combo

noun
com·​bo ˈkäm-ˌbō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
1
: a small jazz or dance band
2
informal : combination

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