noun Uncommon

typo

TEYE-poh

Typo (noun) means a small mistake made while typing, such as a misspelled word. Example: “There's a typo in the third paragraph — "form" should be "from.”

noun

A small mistake made while typing, such as a misspelled word.

"There's a typo in the third paragraph — "form" should be "from.""

"She sent the email before noticing the typo in the subject line."

How to use typo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small, usually accidental, spelling or typing mistake.

When to use it

Informal — used casually rather than in formal writing about errors.

Common pairings

spot a typo fix a typo

Word forms

typoed past tense, typo'd past tense, typos plural, typoes plural, typos plural, typos singular

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Etymology

A shortened form of "typographical error."

Synonyms

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erratum literal misprint literal error typographical error

Related words

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Rhymes for typo

hypo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “typo” mean?

The word “typo” means a small mistake made while typing, such as a misspelled word. In plain terms, a small, usually accidental, spelling or typing mistake.

How do you pronounce “typo”?

“Typo” is pronounced TEYE-poh (/ˈtaɪpəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “typo” in a sentence?

Here is “typo” used in a sentence: “There's a typo in the third paragraph — "form" should be "from.".”

What part of speech is “typo”?

“Typo” is a noun.

Is “typo” a common word?

“Typo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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