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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Yet, voting and logistics aside, Botto’s creators claim that human involvement in Botto’s processes is limited to copyediting the AI’s auction listings for typos and punctuation. Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 This story has been updated to correct a typo and add new photos and information. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 No, that’s not a typo — the group is truly planning to play seven shows at the San Francisco hotspot. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 That last bizarre phrase, which most would probably consider a typo, is actually a concept that abounds in tech company circles. Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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