bio

1 of 2

noun

plural bios
Synonyms of bionext
: 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
According to her bio on Cooley’s website, Hartnett serves as a trial and appellate advocate and has done work on a variety of issues including LGBTQ+ equality, civil rights and criminal justice. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2026 According to his Indiana University bio, Natalie played volleyball at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 According to her bio on Old Dominion’s Facebook post about the award, Good was from Colorado Springs at the time and was studying creative writing at the university. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026 My trail instructed me to begin with a 10-minute session in the hot stone room, followed by a Kneipp walk, then time in the hydro pool, aromatic steam room, waterfall shower, bio sauna, and salt relaxation room, ending in the herbal tea room. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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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