camo
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of camo
First recorded in 1975–80; by shortening
Example Sentences
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In black Converse sneakers, green camo pants and a T-shirt honoring the 1980s synth-pop group New Order, Eilish is especially animated when advocating for environmental causes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
It’s no surprise the Harris-Walz camo hat — which drew comparisons to Chappel Roan’s camo hat merch — sold out in 30 minutes.
From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024
Larry Olsen, the South Dakota state party treasurer—whose camo “WALZ” hat earned him a compliment from Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar while we were speaking—said he was “probably doing some kind of work on the farm.”
From Slate • Aug. 20, 2024
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 • Aug. 13, 2024
And then he turns to me and says, “Be a dear and pick me out some camo pants. And maybe a better T-shirt?”
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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