bio

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a short written account of a person's life and work.

n. a brief biographical sketch or summary of an individual's life, typically for professional or promotional purposes.

“The author's bio at the back of the book says he lives in London.”

“The conference programme included a short bio for each keynote speaker to introduce their academic background to the audience.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adj. a short way of saying 'biological', often used for organic products.

adj. an informal clipping of 'biological', frequently used in marketing or casual conversation to denote organic or natural origins.

“The shop sells bio fruit and vegetables grown without chemicals.”

“The rise in consumer demand for bio products has forced many traditional supermarkets to expand their organic sections.”