typo

noun

ty·​po ˈtī-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce typo (audio)
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
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Others were never owners, just mistakenly linked by a typo, a recycled phone number or a database error. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025 There’s no need to stress over a PDF typo ever again, because UPDF is packed with features to make PDF management seamless. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025 Effective search systems must accommodate inconsistencies in part number formats, account for typos or misspellings and enable intelligent cross-referencing of alternative part numbers or manufacturer codes. Roland Gossage, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 The Kickstarter page also mentions a 'reduced center of gravity' – likely a typo, and is probably meant to read lower center of gravity – that affords you greater traction, easier turns and balance, better braking. New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for typo

Word History

Etymology

short for typographical (error)

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of typo was in 1878

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“Typo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typo. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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