camo
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of camo
First recorded in 1975–80; by shortening
Example Sentences
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The second suspect was said to be wearing an army green baseball cap, camo jacket and army green camo cargo pants.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
His delegation included his wife, dressed in hunter’s camo; her twin sister; an ex-Green Beret who helped with logistics; and a doctor who volunteered to assess medical needs on the island.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
"Without Marco, there was no way they would have found him given how dark it was and his camo clothing."
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
He entered the cramped hotel room wearing a camo hat, hiking shoes and a “Spy vs. Spy” comic strip T-shirt.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2025
He wore a bronze breastplate and war helm with black camo pants and a sword strapped to his side.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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