repro

[ ree-proh ]

noun

, plural re·pros.

1. Informal. reproduction ( def 3 ).
2. Printing. repro proof.

repro

/ ˈriːprəʊ /

noun

1. short for reproduction

   repro furniture

2. short for reproduction proof

Word History and Origins

Origin of repro¹

First recorded in 1945–50; by shortening

Example Sentences

The same day, lawyers counseling people on the Repro Legal Helpline saw a 70 percent increase in inquiries about abortion pills.

From Slate

Floridians should also take full advantage of the Repro Legal Helpline.

From Slate

They often direct people to the Repro Legal Hotline, which offers free advice about possible legal risks.

From Seattle Times

As an activist who promotes herself in her Twitter bio as a “sex+, gender-affirming repro health specialist”— tagline “GTFO of my uterus” — Torres has always chafed at the idea of the paternalistic physician.

From Los Angeles Times

The Jane's Due Process "repro kits," delivered free to those who request a pill via text message or phone call, include a booklet that lists the nearest abortion clinic, often hours away for Texans outside the state's metropolitan areas.

From Salon

Related Words

• clone
• copy
• imitate
• mirror
• replicate
• reproduce