info
Americannoun
noun
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of info
First recorded in 1910–15; by final shortening
Explanation
Info is a fact — or many facts — about a person or a thing. When you ask for more info about a city you're visiting, you might want to know about its history, its public transportation, or its best restaurants. Info is an informal, shortened form of information. You can get info by doing research at the library, searching online, or simply asking questions. To find out some basic info about a dance class, you could ask the teacher, for example. This casual, common word was coined at the very start of the 20th century, from information, from the Latin root informationem, "outline or idea."
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“We encourage all organizations that wish to solicit charitable donations within the City of Los Angeles to complete an info card and seek compliance.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
For example it could be difficult for Sky to prove that the people - whose info they got from the court order - actually streamed illegal content on that info alone.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“You can track too much info, and it can make you anxious,” says Dr. Steven Lamm, medical director of NYU Langone’s Preston Robert Tisch Center for Men’s Health.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
They’re sharing these real-time info websites to track geopolitical conflicts, prediction markets and natural disasters—sometimes all of the above.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
And even though I have no info on him at all, nothing to tell me who this person might be, a chill runs through me from head to toe, some sixth sense of certainty.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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