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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The Kickstarter page also mentions a 'reduced center of gravity' – likely a typo, and is probably meant to read lower center of gravity – that affords you greater traction, easier turns and balance, better braking. New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025 Last year, the Chiefs’ 14.8-carat ring had 528 diamonds, 38 rubies – and one big typo. Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025 On its 20th anniversary, YouTube now says that since Karim’s video was posted, more than 20 trillion videos have been uploaded (and no, that isn’t a typo). Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025 Smaller issues are more like being late to meetings or having too many typos in your emails — problems that may not warrant a formal sit-down, but still merit attention. Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 21 Apr. 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 11 May. 2025.

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