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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The ratings follows another tempest-in-a-teapot bit of You Can See Everything news on Thursday when a typo in the film’s official trailer went viral, with fans becoming convinced the confusing-looking error was intentional — until A24 fixed it. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 This latest model is part of the Mythos Series, and only 30 will be made (that’s not a typo). — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026 Account and name checks belong at onboarding, when the payee is inside your product and can correct a typo immediately. — Ran Grushkowsky, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Spanx, Pistola, and Splendid also have styles for up to 64 percent off — no, that’s not a typo. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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