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

If wine director, Jessica Salyer is behind the bar, prepare for a fun intro to Spanish wines and vermut. —Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024

At the concert, tacked onto A Great Chaos songs were rave-ready extended intros that added to the spectacle. —Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024

Those who have seen the show easily recall the famous intro and theme song, when Smith lands in Los Angeles, hops in a yellow cab, and is dropped off in front of his new home—a picture-perfect mansion tucked behind an iron gate. —Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024

The Merry Minis Stocking and Serum Discovery Trio are great intros to the brand and come with a variety of products for your giftee to sample and ultimately fall in love with. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024

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"