intro

1 of 2

noun

in·​tro ˈin-(ˌ)trō 

plural intros

: introduction

intro-

2 of 2

prefix

1

: in : into

introjection

2

: inward : within

introvert

compare extro-

Synonyms of intro

Noun

• introduction
• preface
• foreword

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Mackenzie Scott’s decision to self-publish her foray intro genre fiction could be seen as a protest against Amazon, her ex-husband’s company. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2026

After the intro, Baird introduces Said’s interest in memory and who gets to define history, focusing on the scholar’s early years. — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026

Here’s a surface-level intro, and here’s Jesús Cano’s recent story, including Kerr’s time in foster care as a child. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card has a similar intro APR period but only on balance transfers. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

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

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"