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
This section should include short bios of partners and key team members. 7. Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 The first sign eagle-eyed fans picked up on was an adjustment to the pair's respective Instagram bios, reportedly removing each other's initials from their profiles. Natasha Dye, People.com, 12 June 2025 Esparza The ‘Pageboy Bob’ Is Trending for Girls Who Like Soft Layers By Fiona Embleton Prashad, who has the Venezuelan and Guyanese flag in his Instagram bio, had a different view of the US military and its foreign intervention practices. Monique Wilson, Glamour, 12 June 2025 There are similar notes in his official MLB.com player bio and on Texas Tech baseball’s website, and over the weekend Dobbins reiterated the claim to the Herald ahead of his first career start at Yankee Stadium. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 June 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 18 Jun. 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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