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dated evocative in period style nostalgic old-fashioned old-world out-of-date passé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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Appeared in the March 5, 2026, print edition as 'Apple Retro: Cheap, Bright'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Retro in that it recalls the sound of pianoless midsize ensembles of the mid ’60s like the New York Contemporary 5 and several groups featuring trumpeter Chet Baker and saxophonist Gerry Mulligan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Tape vendors Angela Medina and Miguel Alonso of Cheap Thrill Retro have been collecting VHS tapes for five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

He emerges from the bullpen to “Bailalo Rocky,” a song by Yoan Retro and Ariadne Arana.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

“Squad promise,” Mr. Retro says, with a slight smile.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas