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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On sale for less than $100 right now, this Abu Garcia combo combines lightweight graphite with an intense grip to offer a rod and reel that works well for beginners and advanced casters alike. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 France isn’t as imposing in the frontcourt, though Salaün and Malonga are a devastating starting combo with the former’s shooting and the latter’s rim-running. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The Miami-Dade Animal Services website advertises a combo vaccination that includes the panleukopenia virus vaccine and protects against rabies as well for $40. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Transform the Cheeseburger Rather than using the ground beef and cheese combo in a bun, make a hearty soup. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 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 7 Sep. 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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