Metro
noun
A system of underground trains that operates in a city.
I took the metro to work to avoid traffic.
Often appears as...
- metro station
- metro ticket
Usage tips
Neutral
Urban, public transport, rail system
adjective
Relating to a large city and its surrounding suburbs.
The metro area has a population of over three million.
Often appears as...
- metro region
- metro development
Usage tips
Formal
metropolitan area, urban center, city limits
noun
A system of underground trains that operates in a city.
I took the metro to work to avoid traffic.
Often appears as...
- metro station
- metro ticket
Usage tips
Neutral
Urban, public transport, rail system
adjective
Relating to a large city and its surrounding suburbs.
The metro area has a population of over three million.
Often appears as...
- metro region
- metro development
Usage tips
Formal
metropolitan area, urban center, city limits
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Public transport usage
Understanding how to navigate urban transportation systems is essential.
Many cities have maps available for their metro systems.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural connotation
In many cultures, taking the metro is seen as a rite of passage for newcomers.
City dwellers often rely on the metro for daily commutes.
Pro Tip 3/3Language context
The term 'metro' may carry different interpretations in different countries.
In American English, it’s often synonymous with 'subway'.
Pro Tip 1/3Public transport usage
Understanding how to navigate urban transportation systems is essential.
Many cities have maps available for their metro systems.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural connotation
In many cultures, taking the metro is seen as a rite of passage for newcomers.
City dwellers often rely on the metro for daily commutes.
Pro Tip 3/3Language context
The term 'metro' may carry different interpretations in different countries.
In American English, it’s often synonymous with 'subway'.
Pro Tip 1/3Public transport usage
Understanding how to navigate urban transportation systems is essential.
Many cities have maps available for their metro systems.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural connotation
In many cultures, taking the metro is seen as a rite of passage for newcomers.
City dwellers often rely on the metro for daily commutes.
Pro Tip 3/3Language context
The term 'metro' may carry different interpretations in different countries.
In American English, it’s often synonymous with 'subway'.
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