mono

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noun (1)

ˈmä-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce mono (audio)
plural monos
: monophonic reproduction

mono

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adjective

: monophonic sense 2

mono

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noun (2)

: infectious mononucleosis

mono-

4 of 4

combining form

see mon-

Examples of mono in a Sentence

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Noun
Products that are more difficult to recycle, such as blends, will have greater fees while those composed of mono-materials will be rewarded. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 No detachable telephoto lenses, no camera bags, no tripods, mono-pods, selfie sticks. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Adjective
Another of Pong’s fanciful mid-nineties creations was a mountain bike with a mono-blade suspension fork, a concept that Cannondale turned into the Lefty not long after. — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020 Actress Eva Mendes recently shared her experience undergoing a mono-thread facial treatment, where acupuncture-like pins, or threads, were injected around the contour of her jawline. — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Dec. 2020 See All Example Sentences for mono

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Etymology

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

1959, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1960, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mono was in 1959

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“Mono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mono. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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