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

Even the folks who cheered for Batman V Superman in the intro were tittering during the emotional climax. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Eventually, Musk began comparing himself to a real-life Tony Stark — part playboy with the power-chord intros, part savant innovator, part superhero. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

Note that balance transfers made within 120 days from account opening qualify for the intro rate, and a balance transfer fee of 5% (min $5) applies. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

The intro trailer posted by the White House on social media also sees the Sega logo transform into MAGA. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 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"