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
Update your LinkedIn headline, bio and CV with clarity about your value and direction. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Erika is the founder and designer of clothing brand PROCLAIM x BIBLEin365, per the brand's bio. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 Their music has been played by more than 250 radio stations worldwide, according to their bio. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 Strangely, all the clowns with Ukraine flags 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 in their bio are also all silent on this one. Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bio

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Sep. 2025.

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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