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
Recent economic and life-cycle assessments indicate that converting bio-tar into bio-carbon can deliver net-positive energy, financial, and environmental benefits. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025 Tap the link in our bio to read more. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025 Before coming to Fort Worth, Davis was responsible for training and education of firefighters and paramedics in Columbus, Ohio, according to his city bio. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025 According to her Instagram bio, Beine was a five-time cancer survivor and had received three bone marrow transplants over the course of 11 years . Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 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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