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

Bringing the energy level to its peak, the unexpected duo brought the “once in a lifetime” feeling to the 25th anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times

So don’t expect this duo to magically be able to get an actual Pentagon audit through.

From Slate

He credits the dynamic offensive duo for his success, the same way he knows his former teammates credit him for theirs.

From Los Angeles Times

Argos has also gone for the same characters as last year - cartoon duo Connie the doll and Trevor the dinosaur.

From BBC

The latter, from husband and wife duo Mister & Mischief, takes its cues from works such as “Encyclopedia Brown” and “Nancy Drew,” casting adults in the role of kid detectives.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• pair