duo

1 of 2

noun

ˈdü-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce duo (audio)
 also  ˈdyü-
plural duos
1
: duet
2

duo-

2 of 2

combining form

: two
duologue

Examples of duo in a Sentence

Noun The comedy duo will perform tonight. The author-illustrator duo will be signing their books tomorrow. He and his partner make quite a duo.
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Noun
Federal prosecutors have alleged that Thao, the former mayor, had promised father-son duo David and Andy Duong to grant both a new recycling deal and another contract for affordable housing, which had become a side business for the family. Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025 Sarah Lee, Co-CEO of Glow Recipe The other half of the Glow Recipe founding duo, Sarah Lee, says her personal MVP among the brand’s lineup is Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner. Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025 Here, being replaceable is a relief, as Pasqual struggles to balance his career as half of a successful directing duo with the demands of impending parenthood. Katie Rife, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025 After noticing Clark was attending the game alongside Swift, longtime sports commentator Skip Bayless shared his thoughts on the duo. Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for duo 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Italian, from Latin, two — more at two

Combining form

Latin duo

First Known Use

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duo was in 1590

Dictionary Entries Near duo

Cite this Entry

“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duo. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

duo

noun
plural duos
1
: duet
2
: a group of two : pair entry 1

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