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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Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Retro Entertaining Features Bring an element of playfulness outdoors with retro entertaining features like bar carts, lawn games, or even a back porch bar.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
The nylon uppers make the style unbelievably lightweight on foot, while super minimal outsoles (which somehow sneak in support from EVA cushioning) add to the retro runner’s supreme flexibility.
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Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
From pasta salads to sheet cake desserts, here are a few retro recipes that will be great additions to this year's potluck.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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Adjective
The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
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Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Retro Entertaining Features Bring an element of playfulness outdoors with retro entertaining features like bar carts, lawn games, or even a back porch bar.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
The nylon uppers make the style unbelievably lightweight on foot, while super minimal outsoles (which somehow sneak in support from EVA cushioning) add to the retro runner’s supreme flexibility.
—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
From pasta salads to sheet cake desserts, here are a few retro recipes that will be great additions to this year's potluck.
—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for retro
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retro. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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