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 of intro

Noun

• introduction
• preface
• foreword

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

The reality star, 32, will spend the rest of this work week filming the intro to the Hulu hit’s fifth season, insiders told TMZ. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

The previous intro offer was worth 75,000 points, and this 33% larger bonus unlocks more travel opportunities for you. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 9 July 2026

The intro’s cowbell (played by Jimmy Miller) is probably the best use of that instrument in rock history. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

Jason Kirk Enjoy this playlist of every World Cup team’s official song selections for intros, warmup, goal-scoring and wins (that were available on Spotify). — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 28 June 2026

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"