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 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

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

Word History

Etymology

short for typographical (error)

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for typo

• hypo