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

After an intro from Kenan Thompson, the actress appeared on stage in a shimmering leotard, surrounded by dancers, before launching into an impressive rap and dance routine that even referenced a famous scene from Bridesmaids. —Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024

Kendrick's name is not mentioned by Drake, only in the intro by DJ Akademiks. —Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 6 May 2024

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"