intro

1 of 2

noun

in·​tro ˈin-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce intro (audio)
plural intros

intro-

2 of 2

prefix

1
: in : into
introjection
2
: inward : within
introvert
compare extro-

Examples of intro in a Sentence

Noun in her intro the author offers rather precise definitions of some of the key words that she will be using throughout her book
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Noun
After the intro offer, customers can lock in the $30/month rate by renewing on a 12-month plan (an upfront payment of $360), or renew on another three-month plan for $10 more per month (an upfront payment of $120 with a Mint voice plan and $150 without). Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025 Schaffer explained of Samberg’s slip-up when recording the intro to the temp track that was meant to guide Rihanna’s performance. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025 Darth Vader wearing a Dodger cap in the intro? Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intro

Word History

Etymology

Prefix

Latin, from intro inside, to the inside, from Old Latin *interus, adjective, inward

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intro was circa 1899

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Cite this Entry

“Intro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intro. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

intro-

prefix
in·​tro-
ˌin-trə,
ˌin-(ˌ)trō
1
: in : into
introduce
2
: inward
introvert
Etymology

Prefix

derived from Latin intro "inside"

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