cosmo-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “world,” “universe,” used in the formation of compound words: cosmography; in contemporary usage, sometimes representing Russian kosmo-, it may mean “outer space,” “space travel,” or “cosmic ray”: cosmonaut .

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cosmo- British  

combining form

1. indicating the world or universe

   cosmology

   cosmonaut

   cosmography

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Usage

What does cosmo- mean? Cosmo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “world” or "universe." In some cases, it represents "outer space."Cosmo- comes from the Greek kósmos, variously meaning “order, good order, government, world order, the universe.” The Greek kósmos is ultimately the source of the English words cosmos, cosmic, cosmopolitan, and cosmetics, among others. What does makeup have to do with the universe? Find out at our entry for the word.What are variants of cosmo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, cosmo- becomes cosm-, as in cosmism.When used as the final element of a compound word, cosmo- becomes -cosm, as is microcosm.

Etymology

Origin of cosmo-

From Greek kosmo-, combining form of kósmos “order, good order, government, world order, the universe”; cosmos

Example Sentences

“Now I have my priorities straight,” Taylor Lautner told Cosmo.

From Los Angeles Times

As I walk through the Cosmo Plaza Food Court at 935 Santee St., where I parked my car on the roof, I pass a group of young girls eyeing the cotton candy quinceañera dresses and a pair of tourists pointing to their next destination.

From Los Angeles Times

Kellie McCann who works at the ranch walks Dr. Bill Releford’s dogs Bodie and Cosmo as guests Rika Talbert and Kev Brown enjoy some time with them.

From Los Angeles Times

Veradermics, which is developing an oral extended-release version of minoxidil, went public earlier this month, and Cosmo’s disclosure in early December of promising Phase 3 data for clascoterone prompted a rally for its stock, which has nearly doubled since then.

From MarketWatch

Cosmo and Veradermics both have important milestones this year.

From MarketWatch