Duo (Noun)
Meaning 1
Two items of the same kind.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The duo of salt and pepper shakers sat on the kitchen counter.
- The fashion brand released a duo of matching handbags and wallets.
- The duo of identical twin brothers were often mistaken for each other.
- The duo of matching earrings sparkled in the light.
- The duo of coffee mugs were a gift from a friend.
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Meaning 2
A musical composition for two performers.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Two performers or singers who perform together.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 4
A pair who associate with one another; "the engaged couple"; "an inseparable twosome".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The duo of artists had been collaborating on paintings for over a decade.
- The newlywed couple was a happy duo, always smiling and holding hands.
- As a musical duo, they had released several albums and toured the world.
- The comedic duo brought laughter to the audience with their witty jokes and silly antics.
- The athletic duo of siblings had won several tennis tournaments together.