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
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Adjective
the retro look in fashion
retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s
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Adjective
With vibrant retro animation and a nostalgic tone, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man promises to captivate both longtime fans and new viewers with fresh adventures and a dose of heartwarming humor.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Even the simplest visuals, such as retro video games, have been shown to cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Rf Room of Fashion Sneakers These sneakers perfectly capture the colorful, retro sneaker trend with their bright colors and playful design.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Hea don over to Best Buy and grab 22% off the stylish JBL Authentics 300 speaker, which offers retro vibes, powerful sound, and hands-free voice control via Alexa and Google Assistant.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retro. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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