mono

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noun (1)

ˈmä-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce mono (audio)
plural monos
: monophonic reproduction

mono

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adjective

: monophonic sense 2

mono

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noun (2)

: infectious mononucleosis

mono-

4 of 4

combining form

see mon-

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Noun
On the other hand, all three mono-theistic religions do have some practice with the idea of intelligent, nonhuman life. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 Other environmentally friendly solutions included mono-material products for easier recycling, as well as processes for reincorporating leather, polymer, rubber, and textile waste into new products. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Adjective
Another of Pong’s fanciful mid-nineties creations was a mountain bike with a mono-blade suspension fork, a concept that Cannondale turned into the Lefty not long after. — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020 Actress Eva Mendes recently shared her experience undergoing a mono-thread facial treatment, where acupuncture-like pins, or threads, were injected around the contour of her jawline. — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Dec. 2020 See All Example Sentences for mono

Word History

Etymology

and Noun (1)

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1959, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1960, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mono was in 1959

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“Mono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mono. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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