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

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Deciding to dress up as Kendall Jenner's style icon, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton proved that sometimes retro is best. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Nicky Hilton's Halloween Costume Is Paris Hilton's 21st Birthday Party Look," 27 Oct. 2018 Try out this retro bat costume, complete with webbed wings. — Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, "4 Great Halloween Costumes From the PM Archives," 11 Oct. 2018 Designed to provide modern comforts with retro style, the interior features a compact kitchen and cooking area with a sink, fridge, propane stove, and lots of convenient under-cabinet storage. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "This Westfalia camper van is giving us 1950s-diner vibes," 1 Oct. 2018 But surprisingly, a seemingly retro ad format — outdoor advertising — is also having its heyday. — Rani Molla, Recode, "Billboards — yes, billboards — are having a heyday in a digital world," 25 Sep. 2018 And that leaves another 49 games in this strange, retro-minded package to get excited about, too! — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "The 16 surprising new games that made PAX West an absolute blast," 9 Sep. 2018 Kiss-lock hardware adds retro flair, a wraparound magnetic flap adds security, and the adjustable strap means it can be worn as a crossbody or shoulder bag. — Bree Coven Foster, The Seattle Times, "Retro-chic bag is gentle on the earth," 18 July 2018 The dramatic success of NES Classic will surely accelerate the wave of retro consoles. — Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, "The NES Classic Outsold the Xbox One, PS4, and Switch," 2 Aug. 2018 Sarri smokes, wears retro spectacles, and hunches over to jot down notes on a small pad during matches. — Steve Douglas, chicagotribune.com, "Chelsea replace Conte with former Napoli boss Sarri," 14 July 2018

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