ret·ro
ˈre-(ˌ)trō 
: relating to, reviving, or being the styles and especially the fashions of the past : fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned
a retro look
retro
noun
1
: backward : back
retro-rocket
2
: situated behind
retroperitoneal
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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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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Bring retro glamour to your bar cart with the help of the Wolcott Optic coupe from Crate & Barrel.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The satisfyingly savory dessert emerges in a retro glass with contrasting layers of coconut-pandan ice cream, neon green pandan jelly noodles, clusters of sweet red beans, dark and rich gula melaka syrup, and a sprinkle of puffed rice.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Over time, the visible Air units in retro versions of the shoe grew increasingly smaller, but this year’s version has been tweaked to (almost) match the look and feel of the originals.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
The series is based on the popular Bethesda Game Studios games and features a post-apocalyptic wasteland of a retro American West.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Product Details: Material: Crystal | Capacity: 10.5 ounces | Number of Glasses in Set: Four
Best Coupe Champagne Glasses
Bring retro glamour to your bar cart with the help of the Wolcott Optic coupe from Crate & Barrel.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The satisfyingly savory dessert emerges in a retro glass with contrasting layers of coconut-pandan ice cream, neon green pandan jelly noodles, clusters of sweet red beans, dark and rich gula melaka syrup, and a sprinkle of puffed rice.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Over time, the visible Air units in retro versions of the shoe grew increasingly smaller, but this year’s version has been tweaked to (almost) match the look and feel of the originals.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retro. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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retro
1 of 2 adjective
ret·ro
ˈret-rō
: relating to, reviving, or being the styles and especially the fashions of the past
retro-
2 of 2 prefix
: backward : back
retro-rocket
Etymology
Prefix
derived from Latin re- "back, again" and Latin -tro (the final part of intro "within")
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