camo

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noun

plural camos
: a combination of colors and patterns typical of camouflage
also : a camouflage garment or outfit

Examples of camo in a Sentence

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Adjective
From camo hats to libertarian rhetoric, the Kamala Harris campaign is staking its claim to symbols of conservative identity. Neal Rothschild, Axios, 21 Sep. 2024 Kidd loves this juxtaposition, comparing the neutral effect of camo colors (its greens, beiges, grays, blacks) to that of leopard print. Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
Pharrell Williams and the Vuitton guys have these camo patterns too. Zoe Whitfield, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 This comfortable and highly-rated option comes in fun patterns like leopard print, navy stripes, and gray camo. Melissa Epifano, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for camo 

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

Adjective

1980, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of camo was in 1980

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“Camo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camo. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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