typo

noun

ty·​po ˈtī-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce typo (audio)
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.
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That’s not a typo, but more specifically, the issue includes NFL WAGs. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026 Trivia fans may be interested to know that the young designer, Biz Stone, went on to achieve international fame, not for his typo, but as a co-founder and the patent holder of Twitter. Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026 Our top 10 favorite pieces are all on sale for $10 or less — no, that’s not a typo. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 That is not a typo - this car TRIPLED the world record for an Enzo Ferrari. New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for typo

Word History

Etymology

short for typographical (error)

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of typo was in 1878

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“Typo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typo. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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