intro

1 of 2

noun

in·​tro ˈin-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce intro (audio)
plural intros
Synonyms of intronext

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
The intro is very powerful and truly captures your 20 years of music. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026 Various other commenters chimed in, with some claiming that the intro courses cost as much as $5,000 to access. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 The Citi Simplicity® Card has a generous intro APR period for balance transfers (nearly two years) and a lower balance transfer fee than other options. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2025 For an intro to the backcountry, hire a guide from local outfitter Red Line Guiding (from $175 for a half-day). Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025 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

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Cite this Entry

“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intro. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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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