ambo n. + Add to list UK //ˈæmbəʊ// am·bo Informal Slang SynonymsEtymology Synonyms daispodiumpulpitrostrumsoapboxstumpEtymology 1GRKἄμβων→LA-LATambō→ENambo Borrowed from Late Latin ambō, from Ancient Greek ἄμβων (ámbōn).Etymology 2 Clipping of ambulance + -o.Etymology 3 Clipping of ambassador + -o.