camo

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adjective

ˈka-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce camo (audio)
Synonyms of camonext
: camouflage

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
In one video, Joseph can be seen lying on his back and wearing a camo onesie. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Attendees are encouraged to wear green, as Croft's favorite color was camo green. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Noun
He was last seen wearing a black sweater, black shoes, camo style hat and tan pants. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 Aire, meanwhile, wore a black shirt with camo shorts and sneakers. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for camo

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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