bio

1 of 2

noun

ˈbī-(ˌ)ō 

plural bios

: a biography or biographical sketch

bio-

2 of 2

prefix

see bi- entry 2

Synonyms

Noun

• biography
• life
• memoir

Examples of bio in a Sentence

Noun

you can read a bio of the author on her home page

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As a college graduate, Stuber joined Universal Studios as an assistant and worked his way up to vice chairman of worldwide production during his 20-year tenure, according to his bio on the Chaminade College Preparatory website. —Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025

Her bio listed her experience in DEI audits and consulting. —Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025

The Substance, director Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl, the controversial Trump biopic The Apprentice, A Different Man (for which star Sebastian Stan won a Golden Globe this month) and the prison-thespian bio-drama Sing Sing. —Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025

Jones' shelter bio describes him as a lively, affectionate Terrier mix who enjoys long walks, playing with tennis balls and frisbees, and cuddling up with his favorite humans. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bio-

combining form

1

: life

biosphere

2

: living organisms or tissue

biochemistry

Etymology

Combining form

from Greek bi-, bio- "life"