retro

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹɛ.tɹoʊ/

Adjective

retro

1. Of, or relating to, the past, past times, or the way things were.
2. Affecting things past; retroactive, ex post facto.

Translations

• French: rétro
• Portuguese: retrô
• Russian: ре́тро-

Translations

• French: rétro

Noun

retro

1. (uncountable) Past fashions or trends.
2. (countable) Abbreviation of retrorocket#English|retrorocket.
3. (countable) Abbreviation of retrospective#English|retrospective.
   • 1983, Sightlines (volumes 16-17, page 44)

     Richard Leacock's 1981 film portrait, Louise Brooks, was shown during a retro of Ms. Brooks's films at the Walker Art Center.

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