mono

1 of 4

noun (1)

ˈmä-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce mono (audio)
plural monos
: monophonic reproduction

mono

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adjective

: monophonic sense 2

mono

3 of 4

noun (2)

: infectious mononucleosis

mono-

4 of 4

combining form

see mon-

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Noun
This is a circular design that aims to maximize mono-material construction, which will allow the zipper to be recycled together with the garment. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 That mono-focus projected a sureness of vision that kept Saint Laurent and its heritage in the spotlight. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Another of Pong’s fanciful mid-nineties creations was a mountain bike with a mono-blade suspension fork, a concept that Cannondale turned into the Lefty not long after. — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020 Actress Eva Mendes recently shared her experience undergoing a mono-thread facial treatment, where acupuncture-like pins, or threads, were injected around the contour of her jawline. — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Dec. 2020 See All Example Sentences for mono

Word History

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

1959, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1960, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mono was in 1959

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“Mono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mono. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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