combo
A mix or set of different things that are thought of as one thing.
An informal word for a combination, especially a particular mix or set of different things considered together as one thing.
A meal in a restaurant where you get a main food, a side, and often a drink together for one price.
A set meal in a restaurant, especially fast food, that includes a main item with one or more sides and often a drink for a single price.
The numbers or letters you must enter to open a lock that has no key.
An informal word for the series of numbers or characters used to open a combination lock.
In a game or sport, several moves done one after another that work well together.
In games or sports, a fast, planned series of moves or actions that are used together, often to create a stronger effect or more damage than a single move.
A small music band, often playing jazz or popular music.
A small musical group, especially one that plays jazz or popular music.
- Base: combo
- Plural: combos
color combo
1set of colors together
A group of colors that are used together, for example in clothes, art, or design.
- Blue and gold is a classic color combo for sports teams.
- I like the color combo of your jacket and shoes.
- That color combo is a bit too bright for the office.
combo deal
1discount bundle offer
A special offer where you buy several things together for less money than buying them one by one.
- They’re running a combo deal on phone and internet service.
- The store has a combo deal: buy two shirts and get the third free.
- We got a combo deal that included tickets, a hotel room, and breakfast.
combo meal
1fast-food set meal
A meal in a fast-food place where a main item, a side, and often a drink are sold together for one price.
- The combo meal is cheaper than buying the burger and fries separately.
- Many people order a combo meal for lunch because it is quick and simple.
- This restaurant offers a vegetarian combo meal with soup and salad.
combo pack
1package with several items
A box or package that has several related items sold together.
- I bought a combo pack of shampoo and conditioner.
- The game comes in a combo pack with two extra controllers.
- This snack combo pack includes three different kinds of chips.
deadly combo
1extremely dangerous mix
A mix of things that is very dangerous or very strong in effect.
- Cold weather and high wind can be a deadly combo for hikers.
- Her speed and power are a deadly combo on the tennis court.
- Alcohol and certain medicines can be a deadly combo.
killer combo
1very powerful combination
A very strong and effective mix of things that has a big effect.
- Speed and accuracy make a killer combo in this game.
- That singer’s voice and stage presence are a killer combo.
- Spicy wings with that sauce are a killer combo.
lunch combo
1fixed-price lunch set
A special meal offer at lunchtime where you get several food items together for one price.
- The café has a lunch combo with soup, a sandwich, and a drink.
- I usually order the sushi lunch combo because it’s a good value.
- Their lunch combo is only available from 11 to 2.
odd combo
1unusual or unexpected combination
A mix of things that feels unusual or unexpected when put together.
- It’s an odd combo of flavors, but it tastes good.
- The book is an odd combo of romance and science fiction.
- That’s an odd combo to wear to a job interview.
perfect combo
1ideal mix of things
A mix of things that fits together in a very good way.
- A hot bath and a good book are the perfect combo after work.
- For me, coffee and dark chocolate are the perfect combo.
- Their voices are the perfect combo for this song.
power combo
1strong or impressive combination
A mix of things that is very strong or impressive, often in games or ads.
- Use this power combo to take down the boss quickly.
- The ad calls their phone and tablet a power combo for busy people.
- Her skills in design and coding are a real power combo.
weird combo
1strange or unusual combination
A mix of things that seems strange or not normal together.
- Peanut butter and pickles is a weird combo, but some people love it.
- It’s a weird combo of comedy and horror, but the movie works.
- Those shoes and that dress are kind of a weird combo.
winning combo
1combination that leads to success
A mix of things that work very well together and help you succeed.
- Hard work and good timing are a winning combo in business.
- The team’s strong defense and fast attack turned out to be a winning combo.
- Good coffee and quiet music are a winning combo for studying.