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

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Editor's Note: This recipe was developed by Jasmine Smith; the intro was written by Kimberly Holland. —Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025

It was pieced together chaotically, merging song snippets by Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe, adding bits of a raucous group jam for an intro that kicks off with the sounds of water and chirping birds, then erupts into psychedelic rock at the speed of light. —Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025

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"