Typo
(noun)
A mistake made in typed or printed text, especially a spelling error.
Origin:
Late 19th century: abbreviation of typographical error.
Examples:
- The book was full of typos, making it difficult to read and understand.
- The author was embarrassed by the typos in their book, and quickly arranged for a new edition to be printed.
- The editor was meticulous, checking every page for typos and other errors.
- The typo was a simple one, just a missing letter, but it changed the meaning of the sentence completely.
- The typo was spotted by a sharp-eyed reader, who brought it to the attention of the publisher.