duo

[ˈdjuːəʊ]

duo Definition

• 1. a pair of two performers or objects
• 2. a musical composition for two performers

Using duo: Examples

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

• Example

  The comedy duo performed their latest sketch on stage.

• Example

  The duo of singers harmonized beautifully together.

• Example

  The duo of detectives worked together to solve the case.

duo Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for duo

• pair
• twosome
• couple
• dyad

Antonyms for duo

• solo
• ensemble

Phrases with duo

• dynamic duo

  a pair of people who work together effectively and achieve great success

  Example

  The dynamic duo of researchers published several groundbreaking papers in their field.

• duo tone

  a two-tone color scheme, often used in design or fashion

  Example

  The new logo features a sleek duo tone design.

• duo lingo

  a popular language-learning app that offers courses in many different languages

  Example

  I've been using Duo Lingo to learn Spanish, and it's been really helpful.

Origins of duo

from Italian 'duo', from Latin 'duo', meaning 'two'

📌

Summary: duo in Brief

The term 'duo' [ˈdjuːəʊ] refers to a pair of performers or objects, such as 'The comedy duo performed their latest sketch on stage.' It can also refer to a musical composition for two performers. The phrase 'dynamic duo' denotes a pair of people who work together effectively and achieve great success.