combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
Synonyms of combo
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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Here's how style experts and celebrities style the brown boots trend for fall, starting with timeless pairings and making our way up to trickier combos. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026 The video featured resistance training combos, like squats paired with overhead dumbbell presses, and another including skull crushers with a barbell and reverse crunches. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Many of the trending combos right now complement each other and make the lips look more naturally sculpted. — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026 Cracked Nails Red and black make for a powerful combo for any Halloween nail. — Michella Oré, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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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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