inspo

noun

in·​spo ˈin-spō How to pronounce inspo (audio)
slang
: inspiration
We may not have pockets as deep as them and would max out our credit cards if we even tried to re-create their outfits, but we'll always look to celebrities for fashion inspo.Corinne Sullivan
Much like teens today draw inspo from the '90s, teens in the '90s looked before them to the '70s.Julie Sprankles

Examples of inspo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The founder and new mom has led some of the biggest nail trends of the past few years, serving up endless inspo with her nails’ signature long oval shape and minimalist designs. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024 The inspo: Indy Arts Council is partnering with Musical Family Tree, INSPIRE Music Collective and ArtMix to host a slate of programming throughout downtown as the Eras Tour rocks Lucas Oil Stadium. Justin L. MacK, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 These same makeup artists aren’t as enthusiastic about using TikTok for inspo, as the app prioritizes trends, time spent, and newness over anything else. Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024 From maxi silhouettes to knit styles, Kelly Clarkson is serving up all the fall dress inspo. Nicol Natale, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inspo 

Word History

First Known Use

2012, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inspo was in 2012

Dictionary Entries Near inspo

Cite this Entry

“Inspo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspo. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!