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

For Poppi, Finnegan facilitated an intro to the manager of Post Malone, who became one of the drink’s most high-profile ambassadors. —Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026

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. —Ryley Amond, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026

Swift then launched into a short intro for each of the Blade Angels. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026

The new record opens with a spoken word intro from the funk father himself, George Clinton, which somewhat belies its lack of buoyant grooves, but sets the tone for its poetic and often esoteric themes. —Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 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"