Examples of pro in a Sentence
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023
Take a lesson from a pro. 32 of 50
Take a Christmas Road Trip
Pack your bags and load up the car.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
The finals came down to two top Men’s pros playing with two top Senior pros.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Lululemon Swiftly Tech Relaxed-Fit Polo Shirt Golf, tennis, or pickleball pros can class it up on the court with this crop polo, currently just $39.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023
The dancing pro and her actor fiancé got tattoos together late last month
Sharna Burgess is ready to show off a special piece of ink.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
Compression socks Socks like these can make all the difference for a smooth post-flight experience, our travel pros say.
—Leslie Yazel, wsj.com, 7 Nov. 2023
According to Southern Living Test Kitchen pros, dry-brining draws the natural moisture of the bird to the surface for the crispiest skin and most flavorful meat.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
Here, design pros weigh in on the pleasures and perils of having your own upholstered cave.
—Molly Collett, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2023
Amy Rosner, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
Dufner went pro soon after graduation, and has five PGA tour wins to date.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023
Inside the rising popularity of pickleball 08:46 In 2022, the average PPA pro earned $96,000 in payouts, according to the league.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2023
When Johnson and Bird went pro later that same year, their rivalry followed them, as did the fans.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 4 Aug. 2023
Just last month, the tennis pro joined Kate Middleton to train with Wimbledon ball boys and girls in England.
—Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
After graduation, this tennis pro quickly realized the corporate world wasn’t for him and moved to Hawaii to live his passion of teaching his favorite sport.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023
With each pick comes a degree of surrender to uncertainty, as the task of projecting how any player will fare in the transition from college to pro entails an untold number of variables.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2023
Galligani cheered on Ruud once more at the US Open in September 2022, where the tennis pro reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 2.
—Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2023
The 15th-year pro does not want Nacua to change his physical play and tone-setting ways.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2023
Other pros include a roomy silhouette, so feel free to use it as a blanket during a flight or a wrap while strolling through a new city.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023
And wealth management pros are expected to receive up to 5%.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2023
Danielle and Kevin Jonas share daughters Alena, 9, and Valentina, 7
Danielle Jonas' daughters are already pros at tour life on the road.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
The finals came down to two top Men’s pros playing with two top Senior pros.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
The Ultimate Organizer Leather Wallet is one of the best travel wallets for keeping your essentials secure, according to travel pros.
—Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 6 Nov. 2023
Advertisement The 15th-year pro appeared to be on his way when the Rams kicked a first-quarter field goal.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2023
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Word History
Noun
Middle English, from Latin, preposition, for — more at for
Adverb
pro-
Preposition
Latin
Prefix (1)
New Latin, from Latin, from Greek, before, forward, forth, for, from pro — more at for
Prefix (2)
Latin pro in front of, before, for, forward — more at for
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Preposition
1817, in the meaning defined above
Noun Or Adjective
1856, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing pro
Dictionary Entries Near pro
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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pro
1 of 5 nounpro
2 of 5 adverbpro
3 of 5 noun or adjectivepro-
4 of 5 prefixpro-
5 of 5 prefixNoun
Middle English pro "an argument in favor of something," from Latin pro (preposition) "in favor of, for"
Noun or adjective
a shortened form of professional
Prefix
derived from Greek pro "before, forward"
Prefix
derived from Latin pro "in front of, for"
Medical Definition
Pro
1 of 2 abbreviationPRO
2 of 2 abbreviation
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