intro

¹

[ in-troh ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural in·tros.

1. an introduction.
2. the introductory passage of a piece for a jazz or dance band.

intro-

²

1. a prefix, meaning “inwardly,” “within,” occurring in loanwords from Latin ( introspection ); occasionally used in the formation of new words ( introjection ).

intro.

³

or introd

abbreviation for

1. introduce.
2. introduced.
3. introducing.
4. introduction.
5. introductory.

intro

¹

/ ˈɪntrəʊ /

noun

1. informal.
   short for introduction

intro.

²

abbreviation for

1. introduction
2. introductory

intro-

³

prefix

1. in, into, or inward

   introvert

Word History and Origins

Origin of intro¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; shortening of introduction

Origin of intro²

< Latin, representing intrō (adv.) inwardly, within

Word History and Origins

Origin of intro¹

from Latin intrō towards the inside, inwardly, within

Example Sentences

Part of the short version was used as an intro to the Nirvana single “Love Buzz,” and is referred to as “Buzz Cut.”

From The Daily Beast

MAYOR TAYLOR INTRO Ivy R. Taylor, Mayor of San AntonioLearn more: Watch the full introduction.

From The Daily Beast

Furthermore, we are removing the ‘You've got she-mail’ intro from new episodes of the series.

From The Daily Beast

It was Boyce who came up with the idea for the intro to the Mark Levin Show.

From The Daily Beast

Robert [Downey Jr.], I wanna thank you for everything, for your bat-crazed, rapid-fire brain, the sweet intro.

From The Daily Beast

"I beg—your pardon," he said haltingly, "have I ever—been intro—" Suddenly his eyes closed, a frown gathered on his forehead.

From Project Gutenberg

Intro—within, into; intro-vert, to turn within; intro-duce, to lead into.

From Project Gutenberg

Sequere hac igitur me intro in lectum, ut sedes lassitudinem.

From Project Gutenberg

Nunc tu abi intro, Pistoclere, ad Bacchidem, atque ecfer cito.

From Project Gutenberg

I hac mecum intro, ubi tibi sit lepide victibus, vino atque unguentis.

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Related Words

• addition
• debut
• establishment
• inauguration
• influx
• initiation
• installation
• launch
• opening
• preface
• presentation