pros-

¹ American  

1. a combining form meaning “toward; near,” used in the formation of compound words.

   proskomide.

2. a combining form meaning “in front of; forward,” used in the formation of compound words.

   prosencephalon.

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pros. ² American  

abbreviation

1. proscenium.

2. prosody.

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Example Sentences

Carroll, who turned 74 this season, was hired as a steady hand whose championship-experience in college and in the pros would make the Raiders instantly competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal

And expect the United States' pros to rediscover their foursomes and fourball prowess when Brandt Snedeker leads them against Geoff Ogilvy's Internationals in the Presidents Cup at Medinah in September.

From BBC

What are the pros and cons of a “big stick” approach to diplomacy?

From The Wall Street Journal

Your approach had its pros and cons.

From MarketWatch

We grilled pros on the best clothes, shoes and gadgets—just in time for your extremely ambitious 2026 fitness goals.

From The Wall Street Journal