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

Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026

The track’s intro consists of bass triplets and deeper sub-bass quarter notes that the Air Pro 4+ punch out with ease. —Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026

The footage from these intros becomes part of a vast digital database stored in the agency’s office. —Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026

However, as the intro to Ken Kwapis’s endearing documentary shows, not everybody would agree. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 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"