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.
In addition to being able to set your schedule, it’s become increasingly harder to get the physical map and info booklets on site.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
“When we recommended ‘rotating’ away from or ‘hedging’ info tech last summer, the sector was trading at a 17% premium to its three-year average forward valuation,” Darda said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Filing near April 15 risks a 5% late-filing penalty; 1.4 million refunds for 2025 taxes were withheld for missing direct deposit info.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
Insider info: Safdie considered an alternate ending for the movie where the businessman played by Kevin O’Leary was actually a vampire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
There were records and info sheets full of scratched-out numbers and random words that didn’t seem to have any rhyme or reason.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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