ret·ro
ˈre-(ˌ)trō 
: relating to, reviving, or being the styles and especially the fashions of the past : fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned
a retro look
retro
noun
1
: backward : back
retro-rocket
2
: situated behind
retroperitoneal
Synonyms
Examples of retro in a Sentence
Adjective
the retro look in fashion
retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s
Recent Examples on the Web
Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Apple began allowing retro game emulator apps on April 5, as part of a broader update to comply with the European Commission’s new anti-steering guidelines.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 15 Apr. 2024
Unlike earlier generations of Fiat’s retro city car, there is no model with an internal combustion engine.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
Check out a winter wonderland inspired by Reneé Rapp’s Snow Angel album, a retro snack bar with alcohol-free drinks by The New Bar, a fashion boutique, a relaxation corner, complimentary glam services with In Your Dreams and exclusive merch from performers like Tyler, the Creator and Rapp.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Rubin’s production offers a sensitive, characteristically unobtrusive backing for King, at times bringing to mind Philly Soul and the earthier side of Hi Records without sounding anything like a retro copy-paste.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Use these midcentury modern decor ideas to seamlessly incorporate retro furnishings, nostalgic color schemes, and classic, iconic silhouettes into your space.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
This mom and pop-style collectibles shop is definitely a place for those who enjoy all things retro and want to relive their childhoods.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
And the filmmaker peppers in plenty of other anachronisms to establish a sunny tone, including a retro title card with production companies, colorful costuming and plenty of Gen X soundtrack staples.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Today, as the mom of three teenage boys, Hart remains a fountain of nostalgia for fans of her TV roles and retro fashion.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Apple began allowing retro game emulator apps on April 5, as part of a broader update to comply with the European Commission’s new anti-steering guidelines.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 15 Apr. 2024
Unlike earlier generations of Fiat’s retro city car, there is no model with an internal combustion engine.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
Check out a winter wonderland inspired by Reneé Rapp’s Snow Angel album, a retro snack bar with alcohol-free drinks by The New Bar, a fashion boutique, a relaxation corner, complimentary glam services with In Your Dreams and exclusive merch from performers like Tyler, the Creator and Rapp.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Rubin’s production offers a sensitive, characteristically unobtrusive backing for King, at times bringing to mind Philly Soul and the earthier side of Hi Records without sounding anything like a retro copy-paste.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Use these midcentury modern decor ideas to seamlessly incorporate retro furnishings, nostalgic color schemes, and classic, iconic silhouettes into your space.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
This mom and pop-style collectibles shop is definitely a place for those who enjoy all things retro and want to relive their childhoods.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
And the filmmaker peppers in plenty of other anachronisms to establish a sunny tone, including a retro title card with production companies, colorful costuming and plenty of Gen X soundtrack staples.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retro. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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retro
1 of 2 adjective
ret·ro
ˈret-rō
: relating to, reviving, or being the styles and especially the fashions of the past
retro-
2 of 2 prefix
: backward : back
retro-rocket
Etymology
Prefix
derived from Latin re- "back, again" and Latin -tro (the final part of intro "within")
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