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
The bio-ink is a living gel made from biocompatible polymers, designed to form a scaffold for new cells to grow. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025 Not only does the bio-ink plug the hole, but as the fibroblasts grow and reproduce, the ulcer should actually heal. Ben Coxworth october 16, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025 Theetge was sworn in as the Queen City's 16th police chief in January 2023, becoming the first woman to lead the Cincinnati Police Department, per her bio on the city's website. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025 Additional details on this year’s fellows can be found below in their bios from Starz. Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 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 19 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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