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• exo-
  exo-

  a combining form meaning “outside,” “outer,” “external,” used in the formation of compound words.
• exo
  exo

  adjective

  an informal word for excellent
• exo–
  exo–

  A prefix that means “outside” or “external,” as in exoskeleton.

exo-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “outside,” “outer,” “external,” used in the formation of compound words.

   exocentric.

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exo ¹ British  

/ ˈɛksəʊ /

adjective

1. an informal word for excellent

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exo- ² British  

combining form

1. external, outside, or beyond

   exobiology

   exothermal

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exo– Scientific  

1. A prefix that means “outside” or “external,” as in exoskeleton.

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Etymology

Origin of exo-

< Greek, combining form of éxō outside

Example Sentences

There are lots of senior K-pop idols performing at SMTown such as EXO, SHINee and Super Junior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

In the first season, the show relied on its judges’ star power to draw in an audience — namely Kris Wu, a Chinese Canadian singer and former member of the hit K-pop group EXO.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

A former member of K-pop group EXO, the superstar returned to China in 2014 to pursue a solo career.

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2023

Other accounts supporting K-pop acts Blackpink, GOT7 and EXO - who have Chinese members - were given 30-day bans.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2021

He rose to fame as a member of the Korean pop band EXO, then started a successful solo career as a model, actor and singer.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2021