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
That kind of leadership doesn’t show up in decks or bios. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025 Here’s a look at the eight spellers from North Carolina, and one Charlotte-area speller from Fort Mill, South Carolina, based on their bios on the spelling bee website: Aiswarya Kallakuri Kallakuri, 14, is an eighth-grader at Valor Preparatory Academy, a public charter school in Concord. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2025 Mittal is a native of India and lives in London, according to his ArcelorMittal bio. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025 Faith Partners’ work is used in nearly 1,000 congregations in 29 states from 23 different religious practices, according to Brooks’ online bio. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025 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 6 Jun. 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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