The term "word combination" refers to a group or sequence of words that are put together in a specific order to form a complete thought, sentence, or expression. Full definition
There are some commonly used word combinations that overload your text and make it awkward. (advanced-writer.com)
Look for word combinations: Children will begin to string words together as toddlers, which is another important step in their language development. (huffingtonpost.ca)
We are conditioned to respond to certain words and word combinations in specific ways, and those responses create an effect in the reader's mind just as you have well outlined. (writerunboxed.com)