noun
topo
Topo (noun) means a topographic map, especially one showing terrain features like hills, trails, and elevation. Example: “We packed a topo of the trail before setting off into the backcountry.”
noun
1
A topographic map, especially one showing terrain features like hills, trails, and elevation.
"We packed a topo of the trail before setting off into the backcountry."
2
Among climbers, a simplified diagram showing a climbing route up a rock face.
"The guidebook included a topo marking each pitch of the climb."
How to use topo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort, informal word for a detailed terrain map, popular among hikers and climbers.
Common pairings
a topo map
read a topo
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Word forms
- Plural
- topos
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We packed a _____ of the trail before setting off into the backcountry.
Etymology
A shortening of "topographic map."
Frequently asked questions
What does “topo” mean?
The word “topo” means a topographic map, especially one showing terrain features like hills, trails, and elevation. In plain terms, short, informal word for a detailed terrain map, popular among hikers and climbers.
How do you use “topo” in a sentence?
Here is “topo” used in a sentence: “We packed a topo of the trail before setting off into the backcountry.”
What part of speech is “topo”?
“Topo” is a noun.
How many meanings does “topo” have?
“Topo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a topographic map, especially one showing terrain features like hills, trails, and elevation.
