Typo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Typo is a noun meaning A typographical error.
Meaning
A typographical error.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To make a typographical error.
- (colloquial, dated, countable) A compositor; a typographer.
- Alternative form of taipo.
Example Sentences
Sorry, I meant to say “buy a SODA”—“sofa” was a typo.
Near-synonyms: misprint; slip of the pen, lapsus calami, lapsus plumæ
His 14 singles titles still look like a typo even for those like me who have watched him build that probably unbreakable record, red brick by red brick.
On the highest, rear seat was James Williams, of Cloverdale, Missouri, and his Bride. Capitalise it, friend typo—that last word—word of words in the epiphany of life and love.
Word Forms
- typos
- typoes
- typoing
- typoed
- typo'd
Synonyms for typo
Depending on context, synonyms include misprint, erratum, literal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misprint, erratum, literal, error, fault, errata.
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