compo
/kɒm.pəʊ/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 2.33 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "Sometimes supplies of food might be a little short in certain areas but attempts were made to ensure that all men had some rations, compo and fresh, available to them."
- "Lime-cement mortar is also known as composition or "compo" mortar, guarded or gauged mortar. The mix contains, lime, cement and sand in proportions depending on the requirements of the work."
- "Some Demosceners claim, however, that the Demoscene is no longer a vital community, and that commercial sponsors of compos (competitions) have corrupted the community's original ethos."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- British English: /kɒm.pəʊ/
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in People.