plural noun
Groups of two or more things that are put together or used together.
Different combinations of spices can change the flavor of a dish.
These colors create beautiful combinations.
American English
How to pronounce combinations
nounB1Common word
kahmbuhNAYshnz
/ˌkʰɑm.bəˈneɪ.ʃn̩z/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of combination
Groups of two or more things that are put together or used together.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Series of numbers or letters that are used to open locks.
The lock has three possible combinations.
We tried several combinations before the safe opened.
Useful expressions
together with something else
Use this cream in combination with sunscreen.
a lock that opens when you enter the right number sequence
I bought a combination lock for my gym locker.
two or more things that work very well together
Fresh fruit and yogurt are a winning combination.