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Definition of combo

combo

/ˈkɑːmboʊ/
com · bo
Plural:combos
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• noun

1

An informal term for a combination of two or more distinct items, elements, or actions, such as a bundled meal at a restaurant or a rapid sequence of moves in a video game.

Example

"She ordered the lunch combo that included a sandwich, a side salad, and an iced tea."

2

A small musical group or band, especially one playing jazz, dance, or popular music.

Example

"A local jazz combo played lively tunes on the patio throughout the evening reception."

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• Rhymes for combo

• Nearby Words

combination
combine
comblike
combo
combover
combust
combustible

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the 1920s in American English as a clipped form of 'combination' paired with the colloquial suffix '-o', initially referring to a small jazz band.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Combo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/combo
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