combo
word
/ˈkɑmˌboʊ/
KAHM-boh
/kˈɒmbəʊ/
KOM-boh
Definition
An informal way to refer to a set of things combined together, especially used for meal sets at restaurants or multiple items sold as one group. Can also mean a mix or blend of things.
Usage & Nuances
'Combo' is very informal, mainly used in the context of food (like 'combo meal'), games ('button combo'), or describing creative mixes. Not used in formal writing. Popular in advertising. 'Combo' often indicates a special price when items are grouped.
Spanish: combo - combinación (informal) - menú combinadoPortuguese (BR): combo - combinação (informal) - combo (lanchonete)Portuguese (PT): combo - combinação (informal) - menu combinadoChinese (Simplified): 套餐 - 组合 (非正式)Chinese (Traditional): 套餐 - 組合 (非正式)Hindi: कॉम्बो - संयोजन (ग़ैर-आधिकारिक)Arabic: كومبو - مجموعة (غير رسمي)Bengali: কম্বো - মিলিত সেটRussian: комбо - комбинированный наборJapanese: コンボ - セットVietnamese: combo - kết hợp (không trang trọng) - suất ăn comboKorean: 콤보 - 조합 (비공식적)Turkish: kombo - kombinasyon (gayriresmî) - menü kombinasyonuUrdu: کومبو - مجموعہ (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: combo - kombinasi (informal) - paket kombo
Example Sentences
I ordered the burger combo for lunch.
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The game has a new attack combo.
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You can save money with a meal combo.
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Let’s get the family combo — it has everything we want.
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She wore a stylish combo of jeans and a blazer.
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That dessert combo is so popular, it sells out every night.
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