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 whole thing felt like a vibrant combo of the first day on a college campus and the first night at sleep-away camp without parents. Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025 The combo proved very efficient; the technique replaces every gram of material that would need to be sent via space, and the new panels produced up to 100 times more energy than traditional solar panels. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 The color combo isn’t the only thing original about this vehicle. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 Roborock Vacuum Deals The Roborock Q7 Max Robot mop/vacuum combo is a stellar hybrid robot with powerful 4200Pa suction that'll get into the cracks of your hardwood. Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 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 13 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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