Word
duo
Meanings
two people who work or perform together as a pair
two things that are naturally paired or used together
Definition
A duo is a pair of people or things, often performing or working together.
A duo is a group of two people or two things that are linked in some way. It is especially common for two musicians, performers, or collaborators who work as a team. In everyday use, it can also describe any two items that naturally go together.
Examples
- The jazz duo improvised effortlessly, trading melodies without a single cue.
- She booked a duo for the reception, hoping for something intimate rather than a full band.
- They introduced the duo as long-time collaborators with a surprisingly minimalist sound.
- Our speakers came as a duo, and the room instantly felt more immersive.
- He followed the comedy duo for years, yet their timing still catches him off guard.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes treat "duo" as plural and write "the duo are" even when referring to the pair as a single unit in American English.
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