bio

1 of 2

noun

plural bios
: a biography or biographical sketch

bio-

2 of 2

prefix

Examples of bio in a Sentence

Noun you can read a bio of the author on her home page
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Noun
His background is in business and management, specifically in telecommunications, and holds multiple certificates in technology fields, according to his city bio. CA-38 includes portions of Los Angeles and Orange counties, including La Habra. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024 The full list of graduates and their bios are below. Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024 By including your email in your bio, people browsing Instagram, TikTok, or any other social media platform on their desktop will know how to reach you directly. Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See full bio Sign up for our Daily Health News Newsletter! Monroe Hammond, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bio 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bio was in 1947

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“Bio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bio. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bio-

combining form
1
: life
biosphere
2
: living organisms or tissue
biochemistry
Etymology

Combining form

from Greek bi-, bio- "life"

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