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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Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 July 2025
With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This week’s Vault assortment, all drawn from our new Travel Collection, is definitely Jones-approved, and has the same sense of retro swagger.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
With Low Life, the streamer appears to be leaning into retro noir stylings and anti-hero dynamics, aiming to replicate the international appeal of Big Bet and Narco-Saints.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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Adjective
Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 July 2025
With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This week’s Vault assortment, all drawn from our new Travel Collection, is definitely Jones-approved, and has the same sense of retro swagger.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
With Low Life, the streamer appears to be leaning into retro noir stylings and anti-hero dynamics, aiming to replicate the international appeal of Big Bet and Narco-Saints.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retro. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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