topo-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “place,” “local,” used in the formation of compound words.

   topography; topology.

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topo- ¹ British  

combining form

1. indicating place or region

   topography

   topology

   toponym

   topotype

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topo ² British  

/ ˈtɒpəʊ /

noun

1. mountaineering a picture of a mountain with details of climbing routes superimposed on it

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Usage

What does topo- mean? Topo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “place” or "local." It is often used in scientific and other technical terms.Topo- comes from the Greek tópos, meaning “place” or “commonplace.” Commonplace? Yep, discover why at our entry here. The word topic also ultimately comes from the Greek tópos.What are variants of topo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, topo- becomes top-, as in topalgia.

Etymology

Origin of topo-

Combining form of Greek tópos place, commonplace

Example Sentences

A favorite from a few years back: a heavy pour of local apple cider, the juice of a lemon, the juice of an orange, enough Topo Chico to make the punch bowl hiss, and citrus-herb ice cubes—twigs of rosemary, wheels of citrus, frozen in place like tiny stained-glass windows.

From Salon

There’s a drink called Ranch Water that’s tequila, lime juice, a little bit of Cointreau and Topo Chico.

From Los Angeles Times

A law enforcement source who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly identified him as Juan Garcia, a Mexican Mafia member known as “Topo.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I do see this Legislature finally coming around and pursuing laws that majority of Californians see as serious crimes that should’ve been felonies all along,” said Topo Padilla, board member of Crime Victims United.

From Los Angeles Times

Isidro “Topo” Alba, a Blythe Street veteran who clashed with Romo, was lured to a Target on Raymer Street.

From Los Angeles Times