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

Jenner and Bieber channeled their inner Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie for their BFF costume, recreating the intro looks from the pair's 2000s reality show The Simple Life in a set of matching blonde wigs. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024

Skeleton Crew arrives with a two-episode intro on December 3, not unusual for these series, and runs for eight episodes total. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

More Solvang Museums Solvang Anniversaries 20th Anniversary Screening of Sideways (Sept 29): Celebrate this classic wine-country flick with tastings and bites, plus a special intro by actress Virginia Madsen. —Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024

The first episode of The Bachelor franchise (barring Bachelor in Paradise) always operates in the following order of events: intros, one-on-ones, first-impression rose, elimination round. —Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 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"