Definitions

retro

[re-troh] / ˈrɛ troʊ /

ADJECTIVE

from yesteryear

Synonyms

STRONG

period

WEAK

dated evocative in period style nostalgic old-fashioned old-world out-of-date passé

Antonyms

WEAK

modern

Example Sentences

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William Covarrubias launched his upcycled clothing brand Retro Fitted LA in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Appeared in the March 5, 2026, print edition as 'Apple Retro: Cheap, Bright'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Alex von Klemperer, a tape vendor known as Retro UFO and organizer of the swap, says the event adds a tactile element to the exhibit.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

Livingston’s group, the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives, is sponsored by longevity biotechs including the Sam Altman-backed Retro Biosciences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 3, 2025

Mr. Retro takes my books and scribbles in them.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas