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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Nabila's bio on the professional social media site states that she's worked with the brands Quay, Anastasia Beverly Hills and Fashion Nova. Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 And, this week, ABC released the names and bios of the 25 men who will be vying for the former Badger's heart. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2024 OpenAI said the Israeli operation used AI to generate and edit articles and comments posted across Instagram, Facebook, and X, as well as to create fictitious personas and bios for fake accounts. Shannon Bond, NPR, 30 May 2024 After her testimony to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, a portion of the bill’s funding was increased from 18 million to 32 million, per her bio on AAE Speakers. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bio 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Bio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bio. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

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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