bioscience

noun

bio·​sci·​ence ˌbī-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s How to pronounce bioscience (audio)
: biology sense 1
also : life science
bioscientific
ˌbī-ō-ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik How to pronounce bioscience (audio)
adjective
bioscientist
ˌbī-ō-ˈsī-ən-tist How to pronounce bioscience (audio)
noun

Examples of bioscience in a Sentence

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One of the most exciting areas of the AI boom is the technology’s use in biosciences. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Other big stories ➤ Growing bioscience in Arizona hasn't been easy, but advocates say it's been worth the investment. — Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025 The company completed the spin-off of its biosciences and diagnostic solutions business in February. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 His priorities include streamlining farm aid delivery, modernizing the food system, helping farmers combat rising costs with technology and bioscience and connecting local farms directly to school lunchrooms. — David Wickert, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bioscience

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bioscience was in 1941

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“Bioscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioscience. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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