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
If wine director, Jessica Salyer is behind the bar, prepare for a fun intro to Spanish wines and vermut. Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024 At the concert, tacked onto A Great Chaos songs were rave-ready extended intros that added to the spectacle. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024 Those who have seen the show easily recall the famous intro and theme song, when Smith lands in Los Angeles, hops in a yellow cab, and is dropped off in front of his new home—a picture-perfect mansion tucked behind an iron gate. Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024 The Merry Minis Stocking and Serum Discovery Trio are great intros to the brand and come with a variety of products for your giftee to sample and ultimately fall in love with. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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