typo

noun

ty·​po ˈtī-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce typo (audio)
plural typos
: an error (as of spelling) in typed or typeset material

Examples of typo in a Sentence

I spotted three typos on the menu.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Continue reading to discover the 10 best deals starting at just $2 (no, that isn’t a typo). Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 July 2025 The moves trimmed more than $250 million (not a typo) from their sky-high payroll between salaries and luxury tax penalties. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025 Alex Ovechkin, Capitals, 2008-09 The numbers: 56 goals, 110 points, 528 shots, 243 hits Those last two numbers are not typos. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 June 2025 The powerful House Rules Committee started its workday at 1 a.m. (not a typo) to sift through the package. The Hill, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for typo

Word History

Etymology

short for typographical (error)

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of typo was in 1878

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“Typo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typo. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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