Bno

Pronunciation: /biː.en.oʊ/

Definitions of BNO

noun In some contexts, BNO may be used as an abbreviation for 'Buy Now Online'.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a BNO in my wallet.

A2 She showed her BNO at the immigration counter.

B1 To apply for a BNO, you need to provide certain documents.

B2 The expiration date on my BNO is approaching.

C1 Having a BNO allows you to travel to certain countries without a visa.

C2 The BNO holder was granted permanent residency in the new country.

Examples of BNO in a Sentence

formal The BNO, or British National (Overseas) passport, allows Hong Kong residents to travel to the UK for up to six months without a visa.

informal I just got my BNO renewed so I can visit my family in the UK next month.

slang My friend said he lost his BNO and now he can't go on his trip to London.

figurative Having a BNO is like having a golden ticket to the UK for Hong Kong citizens.

Grammatical Forms of BNO

• past tense: BNEd
• plural: BNOs
• comparative: more BNO
• superlative: most BNO
• present tense: BNO
• future tense: will BNO
• perfect tense: have BNOed
• continuous tense: is BNOing
• singular: BNO
• positive degree: BNO
• infinitive: to BNO
• gerund: BNOing
• participle: BNOed

Origin and Evolution of BNO

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The acronym 'BNO' is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as an abbreviation for 'British National Overseas', 'BNO' has evolved to also refer to 'Buy Now Online' in the context of e-commerce and online shopping.