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combo

[ˈkɒmbəʊ]

combo Definition

  • 1a small group of musicians, especially jazz musicians, who regularly play together
  • 2a combination of different things, typically food or drink items served together as a meal or snack

Using combo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "combo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The jazz combo played at the club every Friday night.

  • Example

    I ordered the burger combo with fries and a drink.

  • Example

    The appetizer combo includes chicken wings, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks.

combo Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with combo

  • a meal at a fast-food restaurant that includes a main item, side dish, and drink for a discounted price

    Example

    I always get the combo meal when I go to that burger place.

  • a dish at a restaurant that includes a variety of different foods, often from a specific cuisine

    Example

    The Chinese restaurant has a great combo platter that includes dumplings, fried rice, and two different entrees.

  • a basketball player who can play both point guard and shooting guard positions

    Example

    He's a talented combo guard who can score and pass equally well.

Origins of combo

shortened form of 'combination'

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Summary: combo in Brief

The term 'combo' [ˈkɒmbəʊ] refers to a small group of musicians who regularly play together, especially in jazz music. It also denotes a combination of different things, particularly food or drink items served together as a meal or snack. Examples include 'The jazz combo played at the club every Friday night.' and 'I ordered the burger combo with fries and a drink.' Other phrases include 'combo meal,' a discounted meal at a fast-food restaurant, and 'combo platter,' a dish at a restaurant that includes a variety of different foods.

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