intro

noun

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

Examples of intro in a Sentence

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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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. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 June 2026 The intro of Weeds comes to mind. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026 The multi-hyphenate also mentioned another job in his intro video. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 2026 The intro, interlude and outro serve as a narrator for this album. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intro

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intro was circa 1899

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“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intro. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

intro-

prefix
in·​tro-
ˌin-trə
ˌin-(ˌ)trō
1
: in : into
introduce
2
: inward
introvert
Etymology

derived from Latin intro "inside"

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