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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Opt for these retro heels straight out of Rachel Green's closet. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "10 Gorgeous Prom Shoes That Will Dazzle on the Dance Floor," 26 Feb. 2019 Tickets for the night are $150 and include an open bar, passed bites, and retro vibes. — Condé Nast Traveler, "Six Ways to Spend New Years Eve in New York: An Insider's Guide," 24 Dec. 2018 Better go raid your attic because a retro holiday decoration is back in style. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, "Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees Are Making a Comeback," 7 Dec. 2018 The Raspberry Pi version should run like the Steam Link app on any other device, suddenly making the tiny tinkerer-friendly $35 mini-PC capable of gaming far beyond mere retro emulation. — Brad Chacos, PCWorld, "Valve's Steam Link app for Raspberry Pi lets you build your own PC game-streaming box," 3 Dec. 2018 The brand that’s melded glamour and kitsch, from furry loafers to to fake heads on the runway is right up Del Rey’s alley, and a perfect match for her eclectic, retro-tinged style. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Lana Del Rey Is Drinking Wheat Grass, Taking Spin Classes, Being Extra, and Loving It," 7 Feb. 2019 Historic Downtown Glendale Named by USA Today and Sunset magazine as one of the country's 10 best places to shop, Historic Downtown Glendale is described as retro-chic. — Sonja Haller, azcentral, "Ultimate Arizona bucket list: 15 things to do in Glendale," 18 Feb. 2015 In a recent throwback post, Hilton posted an Instagram video from the era, and her retro outfit proved to be, well, very much still current. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Why This 2000s-Era Paris Hilton Outfit Is Still Relevant Today," 21 July 2018 Right now, their line includes a variety of light fixtures, shades, and a side chair, all of which have a decidedly retro and artful flair. — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, "This Shapeshifting Clock Changes Design As It Approaches Noon," 9 Jan. 2019

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