combo
/ˈkɒmbəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːmbəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkäm-(ˌ)bō/ (ame, mw)
combo — noun
- combosingular
- combosplural
1. a few musicians playing together as a small group, often found at smaller venues
a few musicians playing together as a small group, often found at smaller venues playing dance tunes or jazz pieces
The jazz combo played three sets at the club on Friday night.
collocation: jazz combo / play sets
A small combo from New Orleans performed at the street festival.
The hotel hired a combo to play during dinner service.
After practice, the combo stayed late to work on their new song.
My uncle plays piano in a combo that performs at local weddings.
文法句型
combo + singular/plural verb
用法筆記
Often contrasted with 'big band' or 'orchestra' to emphasise the small size. Frequently takes a plural verb in British English (the combo are playing).
常見錯誤
2. two or more things that are put together or offered as a single unit, such as a
two or more things that are put together or offered as a single unit, such as a meal with several items or a ticket with multiple activities
The cafe serves a combo of coffee, juice, and a muffin.
combo of + plural nouns
For lunch, Diego ordered the pasta-and-salad combo from the menu.
The new phone is a combo of a camera and a music player.
Beatriz wore a colorful combo of a yellow top and blue pants.
The gym offers a combo ticket that includes yoga and swimming.
- combination
the standard full form; combo is its informal short version
- set
focuses on items grouped together, often pre-packaged
- bundle
emphasises a good deal or discount on the grouped items
- blend
suggests things that are mixed together more seamlessly
文法句型
a combo of + plural noun
用法筆記
Common in advertising and menus (combo meal, combo deal). Often used as a modifier before a noun (combo ticket, combo offer).