Examples of “introduction” in a Sentence

noun The act of making people known to each other.

• After a brief introduction, the two business partners shook hands.
• Thanks for the introduction; I had wanted to meet your sister for ages.
• At the party, her cousin made the introductions, and everyone began chatting.

noun An opening section of a book, article, or speech that sets up the topic.

• This book features a preface by a well-known botanist, and an introduction by the author's mentor at university.
• The introduction explains why the author chose this subject.
• I always read the introduction first to see what the book covers.
• Her speech had a short introduction, a clear middle and a funny ending.