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
There’s a new TV series that is basically a Western-style bio-pic of Peter the Great, which was, of course, shown on the main state channel. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025 Carr previously worked as an attorney Carr is a Georgetown University alum who went on to graduate from law school at the Catholic University of America, per his bio on the Practicing Law Institute (PLI). Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 The week following the fair, the organization will partner with Juniper VC during New York Climate Week to cohost an event focused on fashion, beauty, and bio-innovation. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025 Thompson, 50, spent 20 years working for UnitedHealth Group and became CEO of the UnitedHealthcare subsidiary in April 2021, according to his online bio. Michael Ruiz , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bio

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Sep. 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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