What does COMBO mean?

Combo

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A combination of two or more things, especially a musical or sports performance.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkɑm.boʊ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkɒm.bəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "combo" is a shortened form of the word "combination" and was first used in the early 1920s to describe a group of musicians who played together. It is now commonly used to describe any combination of two or more things, especially in the context of sports or music.

Synonyms: Mixture, blend, fusion, amalgamation, compound.

Related Words: Blend, group, mix-up, merge, union.

Example Sentences:

• The band played a great combo of jazz and blues.
• The coach was pleased with the combo of offense and defense played by the team.
• She ordered the combo meal, which included a burger, fries, and a drink.
• The recipe called for a combo of spices to be added to the sauce.
• He used a combo of cardio and weight training to get in shape.