English · Word Candidate

bio

/ˈbaɪəʊ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bios

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Meaning · English

A short section of a user profile that contains information about the user, especially one which can be customised; the about me section.

Noun

To find more about her, check out her bio on Instagram.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A biographical sketch.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

biological.

AdjectiveRegister: informal

a bio detergent

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “bio” mean?

A short section of a user profile that contains information about the user, especially one which can be customised; the about me section.

Is “bio” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.