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
Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, Maggie is a forward who also played rugby at Montclair Kimberley Academy, per her roster bio. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 In 2004, Mary Cheney worked on her father's reelection campaign, according to a bio on Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy website, which listed her as an advisory board member. Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 Despite being born in Denmark, Preti identifies as half Danish and half Italian in his Instagram bio. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 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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