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

Those interested in Amazon’s free courses can access the initial generative AI training and intro to CodeWhisperer on the AWS Educate site. —Umar Shakir, The Verge, 20 Nov. 2023

The album rolled out with an intro by Dean and a partnership with Converse and will be the first in a series of collaborative albums that the company is aiming to release. —Dan Rys, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2023

Garcia’s demo had used a 16-second intro — long by 2023 standards — and the final version kept that format, but slipped the title in over the top to introduce the hook up front. —Tom Roland, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023

That timing worked really well and was a good intro to the 90s for that scene and set the template for what that episode would be like going back and forth between present day and the 90s. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2023

Still, there’s adequate heart and humor and (TV-PG) gore here to serve as an amiable intro to horror for the adolescent set. —Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2023

The Mexican star delivered a riveting one-hour set to an equally energetic crowd, kicking off with a cinematic intro featuring black-and-white footage of the artist and a giant spider, Peso’s spirit animal. —Griselda Flores, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2023

An explosive intro mix catches the attention of attendees. —Daniela Cintron, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023

During the interview, host Sean Evans asked Cardi questions about everything from the aesthetic appeal of fashion designer Thierry Mugler to aliens to what makes a good rap intro. —Vulture, 29 Sep. 2023

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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"