intro

1 of 2

noun

in·​tro ˈin-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce intro (audio)
plural intros

intro-

2 of 2

prefix

1
: in : into
introjection
2
: inward : within
introvert
compare extro-

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
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Noun
The launch was a full production, featuring welcome remarks by executives, stage performances from the deep roster of Disney talent, surprise announcements of celebrity participants, and the enthusiastic intro of the 2025 class of Dreamers. Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025 With gothic writing and red title cards, the tease felt more like the intro to a horror movie than a comedy program. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025 Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025 Chisholm’s intro to the majors in Miami the following year felt even more ostracizing. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intro

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of intro was circa 1899

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Cite this Entry

“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intro. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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"

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