intro

1 of 2

noun

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

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
That was a little intro back into TV for me. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026 Each team will have custom music playing underneath their intros too, highlighting bands local to Boston and Seattle. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2026 More budget-friendly options include the new Casa Kura Kura (special intro rates from $200 a night through March) and Amet Baja (from $400 a night). Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026 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, 28 Jan. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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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