Como

American

[koh-moh, kaw-maw] / ˈkoʊ moʊ, ˈkɔ mɔ /

noun

Lake, a lake in N Italy, in Lombardy. 35 miles (56 km) long; 56 sq. mi. (145 sq. km).
a city at the SW end of this lake.

Como British

/ ˈkəʊməʊ, ˈkɔːmo /

noun

Latin name: Comum. a city in N Italy, in Lombardy at the SW end of Lake Como : tourist centre. Pop: 78 680 (2001)

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Example Sentences

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Despite American backers of their own, Cesena are not as wealthy as Como and are taking a youth-led approach.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It showed that the amount of water the lakes have added was about double the volume of Italy’s Lake Como.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

After a difficult time in Italy with Juventus and then Como, Lehmann says returning to a country she thinks of as "home" was an obvious decision.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“EPA’s 2024 rule was an important and overdue step to reduce toxic ethylene oxide pollution and protect communities,” said Irena Como, senior attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center, in a statement Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

I loved watching The Perry Como Show; and I found myself totally enchanted by Nat "King" Cole and the song "Too Young."

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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