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retro¹ Definition

retro (retrō)

noun pl. -·ros

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retro² Definition

retro (retrō)

adjective

designating, of, or suggesting a style of an earlier time that has been revived: said of clothing, hairstyles, etc.

retro Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fit: It is designed to fit most two hole patterns on existing shells or can be retro fitted to new drums.
  • style: The retro styled venue has two main rooms which can accommodate a wide variety of events.
  • go: No one ever produced a classic by going retro.
  • sound: At times the airy keyboards and artificial strings sound a bit retro ( probably because Moby has done them to death ).
  • look: Be careful with the cool tones on the eyes, tho - you don't want to look too retro.
  • have: They have a retro feel to them, yes?

Adjective modifier

  • vintage: Antique, vintage, retro, kitsch & collectible necklaces.
  • antique: Antique, vintage, retro, kitsch & collectible necklaces.
  • cool: A cool retro chic bowl, perfect for your vintage chic or retro chic interior, also ideal for serving nibbles!
  • little: The odd decent radiohead interview notwithstanding, it's a little retro for my tastes.
  • more: It doesn't get much more retro than this.
  • great: This scarf ring is a great retro accessory, perfect for adding a little vintage style to any outfit.

Modifies a noun

  • dud: Groovy Gear features hip and happenin' wear such as bohemian retro duds, Boho Poncho and faux suede coat ensemble, Suddenly Suede.
  • vintage: A very cool retro vintage vase, dating to circa 1959.
  • necklace: A fab retro vintage necklace dating to circa 1984.
  • handbag: A great retro vintage leather handbag, dating to circa 1969.
  • remake: Retro Remakes is the largest game remakes community on the internet.
  • styling: Retro styling makes using the camera quite easy to use, no trying to look for features hidden in a plethora of buttons.

Noun used with modifier

  • thing: Retro Revival A brilliant one-stop resource for all things retro.
  • something: We wanted something retro, and quite melancholy... There's a real Englishness about that song, too.