camo

[ kam-oh ]

noun

, Informal.

1. camouflage ( defs 4, 5 ).

camo

/ ˈkæməʊ /

noun

1. short for camouflage

   camo fatigues

Word History and Origins

Origin of camo¹

First recorded in 1975–80; by shortening

Example Sentences

If they do get dirty, they’re machine washable, and they come in myriad colors and designs, from camo to monarch butterflies.

From Los Angeles Times

The groom, meanwhile, swapped the camo gear he wears as an alligator tour guide for Airboat Tours by Arthur for a classic three-piece suit in a dark color.

From Los Angeles Times

Their rural appeal is not as shallow as a camo hat and corn dog.

From Salon

There’s camo, which is so dialed into trends but also inspired by Japanese military style.

From Los Angeles Times

He was also wearing a vest which bears a black sun symbol associated with neo-Nazis, as well as a helmet, a balaclava with a skull printed on it and camo trousers.

From BBC