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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
And on its birthday, April 14, films will start with archival intros from late host Robert Osborne. Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024 And for a time, the shows kicked off with a little intro featuring the song below (via @carrie.leslie on TikTok) and a preview of the night from one of the series' stars. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024 Bobby Petrino meeting with the media for the first time since his intro presser. Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2024 Often, their intros are put together by the show’s writers, and the actors don’t get much time with the material, which is why some read the lines so awkwardly. Nicole Sperling Sinna Nasseri, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Kristen Carter, Riverview East Academy, high school intro to health careers. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 Her backlit red-headed look in the ‘70s (picture her 1973 Duke Ellington tribute) was her intro to more pigmented colors, like green shadows at her 35th birthday. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024 The uptempo track opens with a jazzy intro and features a trumpet counter melody throughout. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2024 Lauren Goode: Mike, this intro is terrible already. Michael Calore Lauren Goode, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of intro was circa 1899

Dictionary Entries Near intro

Cite this Entry

“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intro. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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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