inspo

noun

in·​spo ˈin-spō 

slang

: inspiration

We may not have pockets as deep as them and would max out our credit cards if we even tried to re-create their outfits, but we'll always look to celebrities for fashion inspo.

—Corinne Sullivan

Much like teens today draw inspo from the '90s, teens in the '90s looked before them to the '70s.

—Julie Sprankles

Examples of inspo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The long, almond manicure is a yellowy-green cat-eye shade that launched a debate among Allure editors trying to determine exactly which kind of pickle provided the inspo color. — Marci Robin, Allure, 9 July 2026

Take inspo from Hathaway, and pair them with a red dress or jumpsuit for a polished monochromatic look. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Madewell’s endless vacation outfit inspo doesn’t end here. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 June 2026

Need some inspo on what to add to your shopping cart ahead of Prime Day 2026? — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

insp(iration) + -o entry 1

First Known Use

2012, in the meaning defined above