combo

noun

com·​bo ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce combo (audio)
plural combos
Synonyms of combonext
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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Six hours later, Lloyd, a Zags’ 22-year assistant who just turned down the baby-blue-blood of North Carolina, will play in the national semifinal – a day-to-night combo that serves as yet another marker in what remains the most remarkable program rise in college basketball history. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 Another option is the RiseNY combo, which includes access to the immersive museum in Times Square, for $58. Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 That was the winning combo for looking young over there. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 Master the carry-on and personal item combo in one fell swoop with this Delsey Paris set at a steep $300-off price. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 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 5 Apr. 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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