intro
intro Lexical Profile
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• noun
An opening section, preliminary statement, or formal presentation of a person, speech, book, or broadcast (informal).
"The podcast host kept the intro brief so they could dive straight into the interview."
The opening instrumental or vocal passage of a popular song or musical piece before the main verse begins.
"The acoustic guitar intro of that classic rock song is instantly recognizable to fans."
• adjective
Serving as an initial or foundational course, stage, or overview of a subject (informal, used before a noun).
"She signed up for an intro biology class during her first semester at university."
• verb
To introduce a speaker, performer, or broadcast segment to an audience (informal).
"The radio DJ will intro the new track right after the commercial break."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in the 1920s, the word is an informal clipping of 'introduction' or 'introductory', derived from Latin 'introductio' (a leading in).