fro
adverb
from; back.
fro
1 American
[froh]
/ froʊ /
adverb
idioms
'fro
2
American
[froh]
/ froʊ /
Or
fro
adjective
Informal.
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'fros
plural
fro
1
British
/ frəʊ /
adverb
fro
2
British
/ frəʊ /
noun
fro
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Etymology
Origin of fro1
1150–1200; Middle English frō, frā < Old Norse frā from; akin to Old English fram from
Origin of 'fro2
First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening
Example Sentences
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With domestic issues like the property sector slump persisting, more evidence of a slowdown could add to calls fro Beijing to roll out more stimulus this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Thankfully, after a bit of to and fro, they did let a few broadcast cameras in so we could watch outside and you could watch too, if you chose to.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
Shelters have been opened for those displaced from their homes, and helicopters were flying to and fro to bring essentials to people cut off from the rest of the world.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025
She’s a hairstylist, so my whole life I had braids or a fro.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2024
His long sinuous tail thrashed to and fro as he measured the distance to the ground.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
I expected to see Matt Damon rock that Sonny V 'fro and maybe the use of AI technology to recreate those big sleepy eyes – but we only get the belly.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2023
The melancholy result is that the painter with the spectacularly lulling voice, the hallmark ’fro and the liberating kindness remains a mystery; not the brand that’s made millions but the guy who touched millions.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2021
Drummer/vocalist Henley sported a sea-captainish double-breasted vest and a high-and-tight haircut, worlds away from the ’fro he once rocked behind the kit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2019
He has tried wearing his hair in twists, but recently changed back to the mini ’fro.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 10, 2018
Sheed twisted and turned the mirror, stuck out his tongue, picked his ’fro.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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