cosmo-

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.

Origin of cosmo-

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

Also especially before a vowel, cosm-.

Compare astro-.

Words Nearby cosmo-

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How to use cosmo- in a sentence

Actually, Brown lost the Senate race to Democrat incumbent Jean Shaheen because Scott once posed nude for Cosmo.
The GOP Senate: A New Utopia Dawns | P. J. O’Rourke | November 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
“Yes, you will find it,” Cosmo assures readers, promising to help them “reap the blissful benefits” upon discovering the region.
The Truth About Female Orgasms: Look to the Clitoris, Not the Vagina | Lizzie Crocker | October 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
“I could have taken the pill, but I wanted to do the one that women were most afraid of,” she told Cosmo.
Wendy Davis and the 'Good Abortion' Myth | Emily Shire | September 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
She describes Coles, along with Cosmo Executive Editor Leslie Yazel, as “smart and funny, no nonsense, true to her word.”
Joanna Coles: Why Cosmopolitan Does Sexy and Serious So Well | Lloyd Grove | August 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
We started off with the “Kinky Jockey,” which Cosmo ranks at a difficulty of two out of five hearts.
I Tried Cosmo’s Lesbian Sex Tips and They Were Terrible | Samantha Allen | July 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

There lived a man for whom Catherine cared more than for any of her children; his name was Cosmo Ruggiero.
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de Balzac
Certain remarkable antecedents warranted the power which Cosmo Ruggiero retained over his mistress to her last hour.
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de Balzac
Ruggiero the elder was so highly valued by the Medici that the two dukes, Cosmo and Lorenzo, stood godfathers to his two sons.
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de Balzac
The place has been noted for its hospitality and for its many guests, from the days of Cosmo de' Medici to those of our late King.
The Cornwall Coast | Arthur L. Salmon
He had settled an incipient strike in the 'limes' departments, originated by Mr. Cosmo Clark's views about lighting.
The Regent | E. Arnold Bennett

British Dictionary definitions for cosmo-

cosmo-

combining form

indicating the world or universe: cosmology; cosmonaut; cosmography

Origin of cosmo-

from Greek: cosmos

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