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

It was August 2023 and Des had been on Facebook when he spotted the fake advert for the investment scheme, falsely claimed to be fronted by the duo.

From BBC

When Sonny and Cher settled in for an extended residency at Houston’s Livestock Show and Rodeo, I begged my parents to take me to see the duo’s Astrodome performance.

From Salon

But Rooney's club career stands him out from the other deadly duo, winning five Premier League titles, three League Cups and a Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and Fifa Club World Cup.

From BBC

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

The duo of Simmons and Shaw will cause problems for opponents all season.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• pair