inspo

noun

in·​spo ˈin-spō How to pronounce inspo (audio)
slang
: inspiration
We may not have pockets as deep as them and would max out our credit cards if we even tried to re-create their outfits, but we'll always look to celebrities for fashion inspo.Corinne Sullivan
Much like teens today draw inspo from the '90s, teens in the '90s looked before them to the '70s.Julie Sprankles

Examples of inspo in a Sentence

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Jennifer Aniston Famed actress Jennifer Aniston is well-known for posting workout inspo on her Instagram. Julia Landwehr, Health, 27 Apr. 2026 Hot honey inspo for every hair type Arguably the best part of the hot honey blonde trend? Grace McCarty, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026 Keep reading for more outfit inspo under $50. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 At the moment, Gwyneth Paltrow is at the top of my inspo list for her quiet luxury outfits she consistently shares on Instagram. Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inspo

Word History

First Known Use

2012, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inspo was in 2012

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“Inspo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspo. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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