retro

adjective

ret·ro | \ ˈre-(ˌ)trō

Definition of retro

(Entry 1 of 2)

: relating to, reviving, or being the styles and especially the fashions of the past : fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned a retro look

retro-

prefix

Definition of retro- (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : backward : back retro-rocket

2 : situated behind retroperitoneal

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Examples of retro in a Sentence

Adjective the retro look in fashion retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The model brushed up her silvered waves to luxuriously retro effect, upping the ante with a matte red lip. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 July 2021 The formula was hatched at Odeon, a retro French brasserie that Mr. McNally opened with Ms. Wagenknecht and his brother Brian in 1980. — New York Times, 17 July 2021 The area, which straddles Ikebukuro and Sugamo, has a retro feel with streetcars and narrow streets lined with bakeries and ramen spots. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2021 The retro high school senior photo taken when the deceased had their future ahead of them. — Raleigh Kaminsky, Star Tribune, 12 July 2021 Details: Most outdoor film series consist of a mix of recent blockbusters, kids’ favorites and retro classics. — Washington Post, 9 July 2021 If flag-print isn't your thing, add this adorable retro design to your cart. — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2021 The retro Sugar Kings script design is also present right above the jock tag on the jersey. — Demetrius Bell, Forbes, 17 May 2021 Sofia Ricceri's retro handmade hats and hairbands whisk you back to a pre-tourism time when Florence was the epitome of chic. — Julia Buckley, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021

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