plural typos
: an error (as of spelling) in typed or typeset material
Examples of typo in a Sentence
I spotted three typos on the menu.
Recent Examples on the Web
This story was updated to correct a typo.
—
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
General catastrophizing Some people are naturally prone to anxiety and overthinking everything—like a work typo, or a throwaway joke that now feels catastrophic.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
The group thought that was a typo.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
After Dani misinterpreted a typo Ziv sent her, the two went on a date.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for typo
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
General catastrophizing Some people are naturally prone to anxiety and overthinking everything—like a work typo, or a throwaway joke that now feels catastrophic.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
The group thought that was a typo.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
After Dani misinterpreted a typo Ziv sent her, the two went on a date.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for typo
Cite this Entry
“Typo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typo. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
