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

Other highlights included Megan Moroney being honoured with best new artist, while Cody Johnson won album of the year for Leather, and Brooks & Dunn won best vocal duo.

From BBC

On a night that the frontcourt duo of Tyler Bilodeau and Eric Dailey Jr. continued to provide a smorgasbord of offense for the Bruins, Mack was their leading scorer on the way to an 84-70 victory over Idaho State at Pauley Pavilion.

From Los Angeles Times

The duo are now the youngest people to write the lion’s share of a Disney song score, for “Moana 2.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• pair