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
Speakers’ names were posted on the Internet along with videos, photographs, and short bios. Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024 The 64-year-old has had a contract to oversee Memorial Hermann's liver and kidney transplant programs since 2011, according to the medical center’s bio. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024 The sponsor must submit a photo, bio and the nominee’s qualifications along with a list of contributions to the community and civic-oriented participation. Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024 According to his bio on IMDBpro, McGovern was born on June 24, 1955, in Chicago. Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024 There’s hardware and there's a bio essay, and then there is software development and all three need to work together. Bruce Rogers, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Visit the link in the Instagram page's bio for more info on how to win. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024 Malinowski began working at the Clinton National Airport in 2008 as the director of properties, planning and development before being promoted to executive director in 2019, according to his employee bio. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024 Per his official bio, De Sarno grew up in Cicciano, near Naples. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 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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