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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Mexico Mexico is a hugely popular destination for American expats, thanks to its combo of affordability, cultural richness and close proximity to the United States. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 However, the singer and actress has found a foolproof combo that will become a possible solution for all those who resist wearing skinny jeans as the trends dictate again. Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024 Whetstone declined the opportunity to be considered for the combo post, while Garfield has spent his career in the policy realm but has not worked in communications. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024 But by early this year, photos of eye-watering menu prices at some McDonald’s locations — including an $18 Big Mac combo at a Connecticut rest stop from July 2023 — went viral, bringing diners’ long-simmering frustrations to a boiling point that the company couldn’t ignore. Rob Wile, NBC News, 29 Oct. 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

Dictionary Entries Near combo

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“Combo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combo. Accessed 28 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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