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
Wells Fargo Reflect® Card Learn More On Wells Fargo’s site Rewards None Welcome bonus None Annual fee $0 Intro APR 0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on purchases and qualifying balance transfers. Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025 Since the 1980s, Ramadan drama intros have been a gateway for timeless hits. Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025 Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams; the recipe intro and tips were written by Kimberly Holland. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025 The first two episodes of IMO – an intro episode and one with Issa Rae – will premiere on March 12, with new episodes released weekly. Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 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 23 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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