IPA: /ˈkɒm.bi/
KK: /ˈkɑːmbi/
A type of vehicle that combines features of a car and a van, often used for transporting people or goods.
We rented a combi for our family trip to have more space for luggage.
The word 'combi' is derived from 'combination' (from Latin 'combinare', meaning to join together) and is often used informally to refer to a combination of items or features. It signifies a merging or joining of different elements into one.
Think of 'combination' as joining different things together, which helps you remember that 'combi' refers to a mix or combination.