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 package includes a free preview of season two and behind-the-scenes content, including an exclusive cast interview and character intros for characters including Mark S. and Helly R. The three-month free promotion is good through February 3. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025 Heli-skiing, which is usually done in Europe by the run or day rather than the week, a great intro way to give it a try, is banned in France, but some companies simply fly skiers and riders seeking this experience over the broader. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Several long pauses and awkward intros have seemingly interrupted the flow of this year's ceremony. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025 From the show’s name, logo and intro to its retro-fun set to a few of its bits, there was a running homage to the best of NFL Films. Dan Shanoff, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 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

Dictionary Entries Near intro

Cite this Entry

“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intro. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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