bio
BEYE-oh
Bio (noun) means (informal) A short written account of a person's life or background, especially online. Example: “Her short bio on the website mentions that she loves hiking and baking.”
noun
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(informal) A short written account of a person's life or background, especially online.
"Her short bio on the website mentions that she loves hiking and baking."
"Keep your bio friendly and brief so visitors know who you are."
"She updated her Instagram bio with a new job title."
adj
1
Short for "biological," especially describing food grown without artificial chemicals.
"We buy bio eggs and milk from the farm shop every Saturday."
"Is this bio yoghurt really any different from the ordinary kind?"
"The shop only sells bio vegetables."
How to use bio
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short profile blurb about a person, or informal shorthand for "biological/organic."
Common pairings
Twitter bio
short bio
bio section
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Etymology
A clipped form of "biography" (the noun sense) or "biological" (the adjective sense).
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What does “bio” mean?
The word “bio” means (informal) A short written account of a person's life or background, especially online. In plain terms, a short profile blurb about a person, or informal shorthand for "biological/organic.".
How do you pronounce “bio”?
“Bio” is pronounced BEYE-oh (/ˈbaɪoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bio” in a sentence?
Here is “bio” used in a sentence: “She updated her Instagram bio with a new job title.”
What part of speech is “bio”?
Depending on how it is used, “bio” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “bio” a common word?
“Bio” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “bio” have?
“Bio” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) A short written account of a person's life or background, especially online.
What is the difference between a bio and a biography?
A bio is a short, informal account of a person's life or background — the few lines on a social media profile, an author page, or a conference program. A biography is a full-length, detailed account of someone's life, often an entire book. Bio began as a clipped form of biography but now specifically suggests something brief.
What is the difference between a bio and a resume?
A bio is written as flowing prose — a short narrative of who someone is, what they do, and what they have done. A resume (or CV) is a structured document listing jobs, dates, education, and skills, designed for job applications. Speakers are introduced with a bio; candidates are screened with a resume.
Is bio too informal for professional writing?
Bio is informal but broadly accepted in professional contexts such as conference programs, company websites, and social profiles, where 'short bio' is the standard request. In formal or academic prose, 'biographical note' or 'biography' remains the safer choice. The plural is bios, with no apostrophe.
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