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
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.
Noun
Dobrev then directed her followers to a spreadsheet in her bio, which highlights GoFundMe links to families in need following the fires. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 Rubio went on to serve as a city commissioner in West Miami and the speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, the bio reads. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025 There’s not really any time for meals, or bio breaks for that matter. Darryn King, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Explore more about this flourishing community at the link in our bio. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 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

Dictionary Entries Near bio

Cite this Entry

“Bio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bio. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

bio-

combining form
1
: life
biosphere
2
: living organisms or tissue
biochemistry
Etymology

Combining form

from Greek bi-, bio- "life"

More from Merriam-Webster on bio

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!