duo

¹

[ doo-oh, dyoo-oh ]

noun

, plural du·os.

1. Music. duet.
2. two persons commonly associated with each other; couple.
3. two animals or objects of the same sort; two things ordinarily placed or found together; a pair:

   a duo of lovebirds.

duo-

²

1. a combining form meaning “two,” used in the formation of compound words:

   duologue.

duo-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating two

   duotone

duo

²

/ ˈdjuːəʊ /

noun

1. music
   1. a pair of performers
   2. another word for duet
2. a pair of actors, entertainers, etc
3. informal.
   a pair of closely connected individuals

Word History and Origins

Origin of duo¹

1580–90; < Italian < Latin: two

Origin of duo²

Combining form of Greek dýo, Latin duo two

Word History and Origins

Origin of duo¹

from Latin

Origin of duo²

C16: via Italian from Latin: two

Example Sentences

Rapper Ryski, rock band AfterDrive and indie-pop sibling duo Esme Emerson performed and answered questions from the audience.

From BBC

Stracke and Beauvais, who connected over their experience as newbies and single mothers, became a fan-favorite duo.

From Los Angeles Times

He also wrote a memoir, “You Should Be Dancing,” in 2015 and performed in the instrumental duo Strong & Bryon.

From Los Angeles Times

Soundscape environmental composer Annea Lockwood dived deep into gripping, gurgling water sounds that were electronically enhanced and got the joint jumping with her piano percussion duo “Jitterbug,” performed by Vicki Ray and Wesley Sumpter.

From Los Angeles Times

England duo Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo, and new signing Leny Yoro, were all involved as they step up their recovery from recent injuries.

From BBC

Related Words

• pair