bio

1 of 2

noun

plural bios
: a biography or biographical sketch

bio-

2 of 2

prefix

Examples of bio in a Sentence

Noun you can read a bio of the author on her home page
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Noun
Schmitt plans to major in communications with aspirations to be a sports marketer, per her UC Santa Barbara athlete bio. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 For instance, in the 80s people would go into little studios and record their bios on VHS tapes that could be sent around to prospective partners. Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025 Initially, Francis studied to be a chemical technician before entering the priesthood in 1958 and eventually rising to become the Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires, according to his official Vatican bio. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025 Then create three versions of my bio: a 30-second version, a 60-second version, and an extended version. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bio

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bio was in 1947

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“Bio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bio. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

bio-

combining form
1
: life
biosphere
2
: living organisms or tissue
biochemistry
Etymology

Combining form

from Greek bi-, bio- "life"

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