to-and-fro
noun
\ ˌtü-ən-ˈfrō
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Definition of to-and-fro
(Entry 1 of 3)
: activity involving alternating movement in opposite directions
the busy to-and-fro of the holiday shoppers
to-and-fro
adjectiveDefinition of to-and-fro (Entry 2 of 3)
: forward and backward
to and fro
adverbDefinition of to and fro (Entry 3 of 3)
: from one place to another
Examples of to-and-fro in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
The logistics of getting these 35,000-plus kids to and fro is difficult. — Max Londberg, Cincinnati.com, "'I thought my kid was dead.' Late buses, unanswered calls leave parents panicking," 26 Aug. 2019 Those Misty Mountain eagles would have been the Uber of Middle Earth, shuttling its eager foodies to and fro with 50-foot fondue forks in their beaks. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Myriad options await National Cheese Day revelers in Central Florida," 4 June 2019 Kids are rolling to and fro in every direction, dressed head to toe in protective gear. — Bethanie Baynes, refinery29.com, "You Know What Dads Don't Need This Father's Day? Momsplaining," 10 June 2019 Her mother reached up and patted her, pushing her to and fro, until Jo, delighted, tumbled down on top of her. — National Geographic, "Jane Goodall’s original tale of chimpanzees still astonishes today," 17 Apr. 2019 By Joseph Epstein Lyons, 187 pages, $24.95 Within more or less discrete chapters, Mr. Epstein proceeds seamlessly to and fro, demonstrating—through example and instruction—who and what is charming and, equally important, who and what isn’t. — Thomas Vinciguerra, WSJ, "‘Charm’ Review: The Most Pleasing Personality," 11 Oct. 2018 The broad treads hugged the sand, pivoting the robot to and fro at Hyneman’s whim. — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, "The Tank That's Tougher Than Wildfire," 13 Nov. 2018 The largest sack is perfect for hauling laundry to and fro; the smaller sizes can hold a lunchtime picnic or a change of clothes for a dip in a hot spring. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "The ultimate van life shopping guide," 14 Nov. 2018 To celebrate her collaboration with jewelry line John Hardy, Chelsea’s Cedar Lake was transformed into a Balinese market complete with spice stands, straw fans, and tuk-tuk rickshaws transporting guests to and fro. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Adwoa Aboah and John Hardy Bring Bali to New York to Celebrate Their New Collaboration," 10 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'to-and-fro.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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