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combo

combo

46 2.8
A set of things put together for one use, for example a meal or a series of game moves
  • noun
  • /ˈkɑmboʊ/
translation icon : combinación
  • Now the salty-sweet combo has been in style for a long time.
  • a combo meal
  • a combo platter
  • a combo plate

With an adorable handbag shoe combo in hand and foot.

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Examples

  • I'll have a cheeseburger combo.

  • This sounds like a weird combo, but I think it's so good.

  • You guys, this combo is next level for summer.

  • Thought that this little combo would be so cute.

  • Looks like we got ourselves a combo meal!

  • I also love the black and blue combo, and I'm thinking of wearing it.

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  • OK, I'll take a six inch cold cut combo on white bread.

  • Maybe enjoy a nice combo platter?

    Fiction book (2002)
  • With an adorable handbag shoe combo in hand and foot.

  • Would you like to try our Horn Dog Corn Dog combo?

Synonyms

combination
vscombo
553 2.3

A mixture of things or parts that form one thing

is selected for complementary qualities rather than only joining items
combination of
vscombo
356 1.8

The joining of two or more things

is used when items are picked for complementary qualities not just joined
mix
vscombo
276 1.0

A group of different things or people that are together

is selected for complementary qualities rather than being just the joining process
a mix of
vscombo
58 1.8

Different things put together form one thing

is chosen for complementary qualities rather than merely being elements put together
mixture
vscombo
58 1.2

An action that brings two or more things together

is chosen for complementary qualities rather than only being a joined result
fusion
vscombo
33 4.1

A joining of two different styles into one, for example music and food

keeps parts complementary and distinct rather than fully merged

Compounds

beat combo
  • Archaic
1 6.5

A small band that plays rhythm music for dancing

Two or more things that go very well together, like burger and fries

2.0

A set of drinks sold together for one price

How Complex

assortment
36 3.5
collection
93 1.9
combo
46 2.8
set
2.1
pair
889 1.0
single piece
11 3.3

Surface Forms

combo singular
combos plural

Etymology

The word combo is short for combination, which means 'a joining together', so we use it for things put together—like a fast-food combo or a series of moves in a game. That's why a combo means a set or mix of things chosen to work well together.