typo

noun

ty·​po ˈtī-(ˌ)pō 

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 has been updated to add photos and correct a typo. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

These documents could be messy, idiosyncratic, full of typos and misplaced punctuation. — Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The notes have the sentence fragments and typos of someone quickly recording their thoughts. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 29 July 2026

Cushy slides, breezy sundresses, easy two-piece sets, and outfit-making tops are all on sale for $10 or less — and no, that’s not a typo. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for typographical (error)

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for typo

• hypo