intro

1 of 2

noun

in·​tro ˈin-(ˌ)trō 

plural intros

: introduction

intro-

2 of 2

prefix

1

: in : into

introjection

2

: inward : within

introvert

compare extro-

Synonyms

Noun

• exordium
• foreword
• introduction
• preamble
• preface
• prelude
• proem
• prologue
• prolog
• prolusion

Examples of intro in a Sentence

Noun

in her intro the author offers rather precise definitions of some of the key words that she will be using throughout her book

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams; the intro is written by Kimberly Holland. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025

The Show 25 - Franchise Mode Commentary and Presentation Franchise mode will feature new PA announcers, team-specific franchise intros, dynamic league stories (this is another big one for me), rookie updates, and team performance insights. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

But his joke-free cameo was even shorter than its intro by Chris Rock. —Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025

Learn to square dance: The Wranglers Square Dance Club is offering a free intro to square dance class and dance from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. —Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Prefix

Latin, from intro inside, to the inside, from Old Latin *interus, adjective, inward

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1899, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

intro-

prefix

in·​tro-

ˌin-trə,

ˌin-(ˌ)trō

1

: in : into

introduce

2

: inward

introvert

Etymology

Prefix

derived from Latin intro "inside"