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Noun — A ballpoint pen, especially in British English, from the original brand name.

Etymology

From the trademark Biro, named after László Bíró, the Hungarian-born inventor who patented the modern ballpoint pen in the late 1930s.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “biro” mean?

The word “biro” means a ballpoint pen, especially in British English, from the original brand name. In plain terms, a common British word for an ordinary ballpoint pen.

How do you pronounce “biro”?

“Biro” is pronounced BEYE-roh (/ˈbaɪ.ɹəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “biro” in a sentence?

Here is “biro” used in a sentence: “He signed the form with a chewed-up blue biro.”

What part of speech is “biro”?

“Biro” is a noun.

Where does the word “biro” come from?

The word “biro” dates back to around 1930. From the trademark Biro, named after László Bíró, the Hungarian-born inventor who patented the modern ballpoint pen in the late 1930s.

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