combo

Everyday

1. (informal) A combination of things that go together, like a meal deal of burger, chips and drink. tree →
2. (games) A series of moves or hits done quickly one after another for extra points. tree →
3. A small band of musicians, often playing jazz. tree →
4. (informal) The code of a combination lock. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life it appears in fast-food menus and video games. In music lessons a jazz combo is a small group. Phrases: "meal combo", "combo move", "a winning combo".

Examples

• I'll have the burger combo with a milkshake. tree →
• He pulled off a ten-hit combo in the game. tree →
• Strawberries and cream are a classic combo. tree →
• A jazz combo played at the school fair. tree →
• What's the combo for your bike lock? tree →
• Sun and wind are a good combo for drying washing. tree →

Note

Informal short form of "combination". Plural: combos. In a maths problem, a "combo" price is often cheaper than buying each item separately: compare the total of the parts with the combo price.