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
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Noun
Visitors can explore a digital timeline of inductees, read bios for each inductee, and, in the Dove Theater, watch highlights from Dove Awards ceremonies dating back to 1969. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 To help buyers navigate the season, the salon’s conference program zoomed in on everything from generative AI to scaling bio-fashion, while new services included baggage check-in straight from the show. Ellen Groves, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025 Profiles are short and sweet, featuring a handful of photos with minimal text (the app recommends keeping bios under 45 words), which encourages you to react quickly and to DM to learn more. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025 Chavez, the first person in her family to attend college, plans to major in biology or bio-chemistry. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bio

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Oct. 2025.

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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