speedo

[ spee-doh ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural speed·os.

1. speedometer.

speedo

/ ˈspiːdəʊ /

noun

1. an informal name for speedometer odometer

Word History and Origins

Origin of speedo¹

1950–55; by shortening; -o

Example Sentences

Arrives wearing baggy, bulgy patriotic undies/Speedo.

From Los Angeles Times

Will Ferrell at a business meeting in a stars-and-stripes Speedo and a USA cutoff shirt.

From Los Angeles Times

Ryan Speedo Green, proud in stature with his imposing bass-baritone, showed the potential to be a Wotan for our time.

From Los Angeles Times

Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics wearing a high-tech swimsuit with a catchy name, the Speedo LZR Racer.

From Washington Times

“It makes a huge difference,” said Abbey Weitzeil, a four-time Olympic medalist who is sponsored by Speedo.

From Washington Times