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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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
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The journey continues up the staircase, which starts with the metallic train station vibe and transitions into an inviting second-floor lounge, opening up into the retro vinyl bar, 929, a reimagining of the former Long Island City speakeasy of the same name.
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Adjective
The retro visuals and focused, old-fashioned bug-hunting action look fantastic, and having Casper Van Dien back as Johnny Rico in FMV cutscenes is the icing on the cake.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Lee Legendary High-Rise Trouser Jeans, $32 with coupon Hundreds of Amazon shoppers swear by these sleek Lee jeans, which have a high-rise silhouette and loose, flowy legs for more of a retro look.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The journey continues up the staircase, which starts with the metallic train station vibe and transitions into an inviting second-floor lounge, opening up into the retro vinyl bar, 929, a reimagining of the former Long Island City speakeasy of the same name.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
Even off-duty, stars—from Kendall Jenner to Tyla—have incorporated retro finds into their more casual wardrobes, too.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retro. Accessed 8 Dec. 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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