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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Wendy's Free breakfast combo during its breakfast service hours, no purchase required. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024 The new do-it-yourself version of Reese’s allows fans to create their perfect version of the peanut butter and chocolate combo. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 Single Router The simplest solution for most people is to choose a single router or a router and modem combo. Simon Hill, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024 The reissue was available in multiple permutations, including a deluxe digital download, two vinyl variants, and two CD/Blu-ray audio combo editions (most inclusive of additional unearthed bonus tracks). Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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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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