intro

1 of 2

noun

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

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 plan covered everything: system migrations, financial consolidations, marketing messaging, customer intros, PR announcements. Armon Petrossian, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 This intro echos that of its source material, which also opens on a young boy’s gruesome death at the hands of Pennywise. Rance Collins, IndieWire, 27 July 2025 After Scheer's intro, a Coyote vs. Acme clip played for the crowd. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 July 2025 Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you. Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 26 July 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 15 Aug. 2025.

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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