cero

¹ American  

[seer-oh] / ˈsɪər oʊ /

noun

plural

cero,

plural

ceros

1. a large Atlantic and Gulf Coast game fish, Scomberomorus regalis, of the mackerel family.

2. any of various related fishes.

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cero- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “wax,” used in the formation of compound words.

   cerotype.

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cero ¹ British  

/ ˈsɪrəʊ, ˈsɪərəʊ /

noun

1. a large spiny-finned food fish, Scomberomorus regalis, of warm American coastal regions of the Atlantic: family Scombridae (mackerels, tunnies, etc)

2. any similar or related fish

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cero- ² British  

combining form

1. indicating the use of wax

   ceroplastic

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Etymology

Origin of cero¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; alteration of sierra

Origin of cero-²

< Greek kēro-, combining form of kērós wax

Example Sentences

The outcome ended the Americans’ 30-game home unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers as well as the “dos a cero” scoreline streak.

From The Guardian

The score — oh, but you already know that — was dos a cero.

From New York Times

And every four years, the U.S. has notched a 2-0 win — or, as American fans have grown accustomed to chanting, “dos a cero.”

From Washington Times

The game has become known as “Dos a cero” following four straight U.S. wins by 2-0 scores.

From Washington Times

The U.S. has defeated Mexico by "dos a cero" in four straight home World Cup qualifiers, all in Columbus, Ohio.

From New York Times